How To Fix PU516 - XCLA Framework: Test mode active (XCLA DB updates are rolled back)

PU516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 516

• Message text: XCLA Framework: Test mode active (XCLA DB updates are rolled back)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU516 - XCLA Framework: Test mode active (XCLA DB updates are rolled back) ?

  The SAP error message "PU516 XCLA Framework: Test mode active (XCLA DB updates are rolled back)" indicates that the system is currently operating in test mode for the XCLA (Cross-Application) framework. In this mode, any database updates that would normally occur during the execution of certain processes are rolled back, meaning that no changes are actually made to the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The system is configured to run in test mode, which is often used for testing purposes to ensure that processes work correctly without affecting the actual data in the database.
  Configuration Settings: The test mode may have been activated intentionally by a user or as part of a configuration setting in the system.
  Development or Quality Assurance Environment: This error is common in non-production environments where testing is performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Production Mode: If you are ready to perform actual updates, you need to switch the system from test mode to