How To Fix B0301 - The 'test run (without database change)' flag is not set

B0301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 301

• Message text: The 'test run (without database change)' flag is not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0301 - The 'test run (without database change)' flag is not set ?

  The SAP error message B0301, which states "The 'test run (without database change)' flag is not set," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or program that requires a test run but the system is not configured to perform it as such. This is often seen in scenarios involving data changes, such as mass updates or data migrations, where you want to simulate the changes without actually committing them to the database.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system expects you to run the transaction in test mode, but the necessary flag to indicate a test run has not been set. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  Running a report or transaction that modifies data.
  Executing a program that requires a confirmation of changes before they are applied.
  Not setting the appropriate parameters in the selection screen or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Set the Test