How To Fix RFM_SCC017 - Grouping rule value &1 is being processed in simulation mode

RFM_SCC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_SCC - Message Class for Season Completeness Check

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Grouping rule value &1 is being processed in simulation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_SCC017 - Grouping rule value &1 is being processed in simulation mode ?

  The SAP error message RFM_SCC017 indicates that a grouping rule value is being processed in simulation mode. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's handling of certain processes, such as financial transactions, where the system is set to simulate the execution of a task rather than executing it in a live environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to run in simulation mode. This is often done for testing purposes, allowing users to see the potential outcomes of their actions without making any actual changes to the data.
  Configuration Settings: The grouping rule may be set up in a way that defaults to simulation mode, or the user may have selected an option to run the process in simulation.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the process in live mode, leading the system