How To Fix CRD_MDA188 - Call "Change Assignments" process as a simulation run

CRD_MDA188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_MDA - Messages for Master Data Administration - Credentialing

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Call "Change Assignments" process as a simulation run

What causes this issue?

The process to change credential assignments was started in simulation
run. The only difference from the update run is that the assignments
<ZH>are not</> written to the database.
The simulation run is useful for the purposes of checking if the
assignments to be changed are free from errors as far as the system is
concerned and can be updated to the database.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_MDA188 - Call "Change Assignments" process as a simulation run ?

  The SAP error message CRD_MDA188 typically indicates that there is an issue with the "Change Assignments" process in the context of Master Data Management (MDM) or related areas. This error often arises when the system expects a simulation run to be performed before executing the actual change assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Requirement: The system is configured to require a simulation run before making actual changes to assignments. This is often a safeguard to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect the data integrity or business processes.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system may be configured to enforce simulation runs for certain processes, especially in environments where data accuracy is critical.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the change assignments directly without a simulation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run Simulation: Execute the "Change Assignments" process as a simulation. This can usually be done by selecting the appropriate option in the transaction or