How To Fix OIB_01_OIL_UTIL072 - Perform simulation before the update run

OIB_01_OIL_UTIL072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIB_01_OIL_UTIL -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Perform simulation before the update run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIB_01_OIL_UTIL072 - Perform simulation before the update run ?

  The SAP error message OIB_01_OIL_UTIL072 indicates that a simulation must be performed before executing an update run in the context of Oil Industry operations, particularly related to the Oil Inventory Balance (OIB) functionality. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute an update run without first validating the data through a simulation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Simulation Step: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not performed the required simulation step before attempting to run the update. The simulation is a critical step that allows users to validate the data and ensure that the update will not cause any inconsistencies or errors in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that require a simulation to be completed before any updates can be processed.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user roles and permissions may restrict the ability to perform updates without prior simulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Simulation: 
  
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