How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC105 - Report started in Test mode, no updates will be done

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC - Co-Liability Archiving

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Report started in Test mode, no updates will be done

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC105 - Report started in Test mode, no updates will be done ?

  The SAP error message "FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC105 Report started in Test mode, no updates will be done" typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) component. This message indicates that a report or program has been executed in test mode, meaning that it will simulate the actions it would take without actually making any changes to the database or data records.
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The report was executed with the test mode option enabled. This is often done to verify the results of the report without affecting the actual data.
  User Settings: The user may have inadvertently selected the test mode option when running the report.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to run certain reports in test mode by default for safety reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run in Update Mode: To resolve this issue, you need to run the report in update mode. This can typically be done by:
  
  Checking the selection screen of the report for an option to run it in update mode (often a checkbox or radio button).
  Ensure that the "Test Mode" option is unchecked before executing the report.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the report in update mode. Sometimes, restrictions may prevent users from making changes to data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the specific documentation for the report you are running to understand its parameters and how to execute it correctly.
  
  
  Check for Batch Jobs: If the report is part of a batch job, ensure that the job is scheduled to run in update mode.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be used to run the report or check its settings (e.g., transaction codes for FI-CA).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific report you are running.
  Testing Procedures: Understand the testing procedures in your organization to ensure that reports are run correctly without unintended consequences.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the report needs to be run in update mode for a specific reason, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.