How To Fix 5K709 - Test mode. Records not committed to database

5K709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Test mode. Records not committed to database

What causes this issue?

The report was executed in "Test" mode.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When the Conversion is executed in Test mode, the proposed Tax
Framework records are run through all existing Business Logic checks
as in a Production mode, but no records are committed to the database.

How to fix this error?

The Test mode of the Conversion program should be used to verify that
all proposed records will pass the Business Logic checks. Once the
proposed record(s) are verified to be error free, the report can be
executed in Production mode for commitment of the records to the
database.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5K709 - Details

• The SAP error message 5K709 indicates that the system is currently in "test mode," which means that any changes or records you attempt to create or modify will not be committed to the database. This is a common scenario in SAP environments where testing is performed to ensure that processes work correctly before making any permanent changes to the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The system is set to run in test mode, which is often used during development or testing phases to prevent accidental changes to production data.
  Transaction Settings: Certain transactions or programs may have a specific setting that defaults them to test mode.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action in the live environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Production Mode: If you are in a test environment and want to commit changes, you need to switch to production mode. This typically involves changing the settings in the