How To Fix IDFISK044 - You cannot choose "Update documents: Update run" together with "Test run"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFISK -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: You cannot choose "Update documents: Update run" together with "Test run"

What causes this issue?

You selected both the <LS>Update documents: Update run</> radio button
and the <LS>Test Run</> checkbox.

System Response

The system does now allow you to execute the report.

How to fix this error?

If you select the <LS>Update documents: Update run</> radio button, that
is, you want to execute the report in productive mode and update the
generic database tables, you must deselect the <LS>Test Run</> checkbox
to ensure that Slovakia-specific database tables are updated in
parallel.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFISK044 - You cannot choose "Update documents: Update run" together with "Test run" ?

  The SAP error message IDFISK044 indicates that there is a conflict in the selection of options when trying to execute a particular function related to document updates. Specifically, the error arises when a user attempts to select both "Update documents: Update run" and "Test run" at the same time. 
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs because the "Update run" option is intended for actual updates to be made to the documents, while the "Test run" option is meant for simulating the process without making any changes. These two options are mutually exclusive, and selecting both leads to a logical conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to choose only one of the two options:
  
  If you want to perform an actual update: Deselect the "Test run" option and ensure that only "Update documents: Update run" is selected.
  If you want to test the process: Deselect the "Update documents: Update run" option and select only the "Test run" option.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Context: This error typically occurs in scenarios involving financial document processing, such as during the execution of batch jobs or mass updates in SAP.
  Best Practices: Always double-check the options selected before executing a process to avoid such conflicts. If you are unsure about the impact of an update, it is advisable to first run a test to review the results without making any changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP support resources for more detailed guidance on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your intended operation in SAP.