How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR286 - Heuristic &1 started with "Test Mode Option" set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Heuristic &1 started with "Test Mode Option" set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR286 - Heuristic &1 started with "Test Mode Option" set ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR286 indicates that a heuristic in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module was started with the "Test Mode Option" set. This typically means that the heuristic is running in a mode where it does not make any changes to the database or planning data, allowing users to test the heuristic's behavior without affecting actual data.
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The heuristic was initiated with the test mode option enabled. This is often done to validate the heuristic's logic or to see how it would behave with the current data without committing any changes.
  User Configuration: The user or system configuration may have set the heuristic to run in test mode by default, or the user may have explicitly selected this option when starting the heuristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Disable Test Mode: If you want the heuristic to make actual changes to the planning data, you need to run it without the test mode option. This can usually be done by:
  
  Accessing the heuristic settings in the APO system.
  Unchecking or disabling the "Test Mode" option before executing the heuristic.
  
  
  Review Heuristic Settings: Ensure that the heuristic is configured correctly for your planning scenario. Check if there are any specific parameters that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific heuristic you are using to understand its parameters and options better.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Heuristics in SAP APO: Heuristics are algorithms used in SAP APO for planning and optimization tasks. They can be used for production planning, demand planning, and supply network planning.
  Test Mode Usage: Test mode is useful for debugging and validating the logic of heuristics without impacting live data. It is a common practice to run heuristics in test mode during development or testing phases.
  SAP Notes and Support: If you encounter persistent issues or need more detailed guidance, consider checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and run the heuristic as intended.