How To Fix 88261 - Data error. Production run not possible - test run activated

88261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Data error. Production run not possible - test run activated

What causes this issue?

At least one error occurred in the data. The declaration cannot be
performed unles the data is corrected.

System Response

The system considers the declaration as a test run. The data cannot be
saved in the database.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the log file, and correct the error(s).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88261 - Data error. Production run not possible - test run activated ?

  The SAP error message 88261, which states "Data error. Production run not possible - test run activated," typically occurs when a production order or a similar process is attempted while the system is set to a test run mode. This means that the system is configured to simulate the execution of a process without actually carrying it out, which is useful for testing purposes but not for actual production activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Run Mode Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the user has activated the test run mode for the transaction or process they are trying to execute. This is often done by selecting a checkbox or option that indicates a test run.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the system settings or user profile may default to a test run mode, leading to this error when attempting to execute production-related transactions.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the