How To Fix EARC604 - Program started in test run

EARC604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Program started in test run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC604 - Program started in test run ?

  The SAP error message EARC604, which states "Program started in test run," typically occurs when a program or transaction is executed in a mode that is intended for testing rather than actual execution. This is often seen in batch jobs or when running certain reports or transactions that have a test mode option.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The program was started with a test mode flag, which means it will not make any changes to the database or perform any actions that would affect the system state.
  User Settings: The user may have inadvertently set the program to run in test mode, either through transaction parameters or user profile settings.
  Job Scheduling: If the program is scheduled as a background job, it might have been configured to run in test mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Execution Parameters: Review the parameters used to start the program. If it was started with a test flag (often denoted as "TEST" or