How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI006 - BAPI has been executed in test mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: BAPI has been executed in test mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI006 - BAPI has been executed in test mode ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI006 indicates that a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) has been executed in test mode. This typically means that the BAPI was called with a parameter that specifies it should run in a non-committing mode, which is often used for testing purposes to ensure that the logic works without making any changes to the database.
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Execution: The BAPI was invoked with a test mode flag set, which prevents any changes from being committed to the database.
  Configuration or Parameter Issue: The calling program or transaction may have been configured to run in test mode, either intentionally or due to a misconfiguration.
  Development or Testing Environment: The BAPI might be executed in a development or testing environment where changes are not allowed to be committed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAPI Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the test mode flag is not set if you intend to perform actual data changes.
  Modify Calling Program: If you are calling the BAPI from a custom program or transaction, ensure that it is not set to run in test mode. Look for any flags or parameters that control this behavior.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the BAPI documentation to understand the parameters and their implications. Ensure you are using the correct parameters for your intended operation.
  Environment Check: If you are in a development or testing environment, confirm whether you should be executing the BAPI in test mode or if you need to switch to a production environment for actual data changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Each BAPI has specific documentation that outlines its parameters, including any flags for test mode. Check the SAP Help Portal or the relevant transaction (like SE37) for details.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module) to view the BAPI and its parameters.
  SAP Notes: Search for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Debugging: If you have access, consider debugging the program that calls the BAPI to see how the parameters are being set and if there are any conditions that lead to the test mode being activated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to execute the BAPI in the desired mode.