How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMDS_PRDGRP028 - Simulation mode enabled.

/SAPAPO/PMDS_PRDGRP028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMDS_PRDGRP -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Simulation mode enabled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMDS_PRDGRP028 - Simulation mode enabled. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMDS_PRDGRP028 indicates that the simulation mode is enabled in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) component. This message typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning run or a similar operation while the system is set to simulation mode.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode Enabled: The system is configured to run in simulation mode, which means that it will not make any actual changes to the planning data. This is often used for testing or analysis purposes.
  User Settings: The user or system settings may have been configured to run in simulation mode by default.
  Planning Run Configuration: The specific planning run or job you are trying to execute may have been set to run in simulation mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Disable Simulation Mode:
  
  If you want to perform an actual planning run, you need to disable the simulation mode.