How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES431 - Test run only; no changes were made to the database

AFWGO_MESSAGES431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Test run only; no changes were made to the database

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AFWGO_MESSAGES431 - Details

• The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES431 indicates that a particular operation or transaction was executed in test mode, meaning that no actual changes were made to the database. This is a common scenario in SAP when you want to simulate the execution of a process without affecting the live data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Run Mode: The operation was executed in a test run mode (often indicated by a checkbox or parameter in the transaction). This is typically done to verify the results of the operation before committing any changes.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations or settings in the transaction might default to a test run mode.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently selected an option to run the transaction in test mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Execution Mode: Review the parameters or options selected when executing the transaction. Look for any checkbox or option that indicates "Test Run" or "Simulate" and ensure it is unchecked if you want to make