How To Fix EIU204 - Master data transfer was executed in simulation mode

EIU204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIU - Foreign Trade: Communication / Upload: Messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Master data transfer was executed in simulation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIU204 - Master data transfer was executed in simulation mode ?

  The SAP error message EIU204 indicates that a master data transfer was executed in simulation mode. This typically means that the system is set to run in a mode where it simulates the transfer of master data without actually committing any changes to the database. This can be useful for testing purposes, but it can also lead to confusion if users expect the data to be updated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode Activated: The transfer was intentionally or unintentionally executed in simulation mode. This can happen if the user selected a simulation option or if the system is configured to run in simulation mode by default.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or user parameters may be configured to run certain transactions in simulation mode.
  User Authorization: In some cases, users may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actual data transfer, leading the system to default to simulation mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Execution Mode: Ensure that the transfer