How To Fix EWA882 - Test Mode: Anonymization is simulated. Nothing will be changed.

EWA882 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Test Mode: Anonymization is simulated. Nothing will be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA882 - Test Mode: Anonymization is simulated. Nothing will be changed. ?

  The SAP error message EWA882 indicates that the system is currently in "Test Mode" for anonymization processes. This means that while the system is simulating the anonymization of data, no actual changes will be made to the data. This is typically used for testing purposes to ensure that the anonymization process works correctly without affecting the actual data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The system is configured to run in test mode, which is a common practice to validate processes without making permanent changes.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for the anonymization process may have been intentionally set to test mode by an administrator or during a configuration phase.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Production Mode: If you want to perform actual anonymization, you need to switch the system from test mode to production mode. This usually involves changing a configuration setting in the system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in your SAP system where anonymization settings are defined.
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