How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E809 - BAPI was executed in test mode; Database not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 809

• Message text: BAPI was executed in test mode; Database not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E809 - BAPI was executed in test mode; Database not changed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E809 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 you want to test the functionality of a BAPI without affecting the actual data in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Execution: The BAPI was called with a parameter that indicates it should run in test mode. This is often done to validate the input data and check for errors without making any changes to the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BAPI might be configured to run in test mode by default, or the calling program might be explicitly setting it to test mode.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actual database changes, leading to the BAPI running in test mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAPI Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the parameter indicating test mode is set to false or is not set at all, depending on the BAPI's documentation.
  Review Calling Program: If you are calling the BAPI from a custom program or script, check the logic to ensure that it is not inadvertently setting the BAPI to run in test mode.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. If not, you may need to adjust the user's roles or permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its parameters and expected behavior.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Each BAPI has specific documentation that outlines its parameters, including how to control test mode. You can find this in the SAP system or on the SAP Help Portal.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module) or BAPI to find and analyze the BAPI you are working with.
  Debugging: If you are still unsure why the BAPI is running in test mode, consider debugging the program or using transaction SLG1 to check for application logs that might provide more context on the execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully execute the BAPI to make the desired changes to the database.