How To Fix BA563 - Test mode variant &1 has a productive indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Test mode variant &1 has a productive indicator

What causes this issue?

The production indicator has been selected for test mode variant &V1&,
which is entered in the settings for the delete program.

System Response

Although you thought test mode was running, the data was actually
deleted from the database.

How to fix this error?

Correct text mode variant &V1& (select the test mode indicator) or enter
a correctly maintained test mode variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA563 - Test mode variant &1 has a productive indicator ?

  The SAP error message BA563 indicates that a test mode variant has been marked with a productive indicator, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or batch management, where test variants should not be used in a productive environment.
  Cause:
  
  Misconfiguration: A variant that is intended for testing purposes has been incorrectly marked as productive.
  User Error: Users may have inadvertently set the productive indicator on a test variant.
  System Migration or Changes: During system upgrades or migrations, settings may have been altered, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., transaction code CU01 for configuration variants).
  Locate the variant in question and check its settings.
  Ensure that the productive indicator is not set for test variants.
  
  
  
  Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant is indeed a test variant, remove the productive indicator.
  Save the changes and re-test the process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If necessary, create a new variant specifically for productive use, ensuring that it is correctly configured from the start.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01, CU02, or CU03 for managing variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to modify variant settings.
  Testing Procedures: Implement a clear testing procedure to avoid marking test variants as productive in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA563 error and ensure that your variants are correctly configured for their intended use.