How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE056 - BAPI was executed in test mode; no database changes were applied

/PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: BAPI was executed in test mode; no database changes were applied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE056 - BAPI was executed in test mode; no database changes were applied ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE056 indicates that a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) was executed in test mode, which means that no changes were made to the database. This is a common scenario when working with BAPIs, as they can be run in either test mode or update mode.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Execution: The BAPI was called with a parameter that specifies it should run in test mode. This is often done for validation purposes, allowing users to see what changes would occur without actually applying them to the database.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to run certain BAPIs in test mode by default, especially in development or testing environments.
  User Input: The user or the calling program may have explicitly set the BAPI to run in test mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAPI Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Look for a parameter that indicates whether the BAPI should run in test