How To Fix GLE_MCA472 - Run &1 was executed in test mode; it cannot be restarted

GLE_MCA472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Run &1 was executed in test mode; it cannot be restarted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA472 - Run &1 was executed in test mode; it cannot be restarted ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA472 indicates that a particular run (in this case, a run of a program or transaction) was executed in test mode, and as a result, it cannot be restarted. This typically occurs in the context of financial processes, such as closing periods or executing certain batch jobs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Execution: The run was executed in test mode, which is intended for simulation purposes. In this mode, the system does not make any actual changes to the database or perform any real transactions.
  Restart Attempt: After a test run, if there is an attempt to restart the same run, the system will not allow it because test runs are not designed to be restarted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Execution Mode: Ensure that you are executing the program or transaction in the correct mode (production mode) if you intend to perform actual processing.
  Review Logs: Check the logs or output of the test run to