How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL249 - You can choose vendors only in a simulation run.


/ILE/ANNX_GENERAL249 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

  • Message number: 249

  • Message text: You can choose vendors only in a simulation run.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL249 - You can choose vendors only in a simulation run. ?
    The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL249 indicates that you are trying to select vendors in a scenario where the system is set to a simulation run. This typically occurs in the context of processes like invoice verification, payment processing, or any other financial transaction where vendor selection is involved.
    
    Cause: The error arises because the system is configured to run in simulation mode, which does not allow for actual vendor selection or processing. In simulation mode, the system is designed to show what would happen if the transaction were executed, but it does not allow for any changes to be made to the database or actual processing of transactions.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to switch from simulation mode to the actual execution mode. Here are the steps you can take: Check the Execution Mode: Ensure that you are not in a simulation mode. Look for any settings or flags in the transaction you

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