How To Fix ATP_BOP_LOGIC018 - Simulation mode is active.

ATP_BOP_LOGIC018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_BOP_LOGIC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Simulation mode is active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_BOP_LOGIC018 - Simulation mode is active. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_BOP_LOGIC018, which states "Simulation mode is active," typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar planning scenarios in SAP. This message indicates that the system is currently in simulation mode, which means that no actual changes will be made to the data or planning results. Instead, the system is only simulating the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the planning run is set to simulation mode. This is often done to test scenarios without affecting actual data.
  User Settings: The user may have inadvertently set the planning run to simulation mode in their user profile or during the planning run setup.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to default to simulation mode for certain planning runs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Run Settings: Review the settings of the planning run you are executing. Ensure that the option for simulation