How To Fix /SCWM/WHO168 - Simulation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Simulation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO168 - Simulation mode ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO168 typically relates to the simulation mode in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error indicates that the system is currently in simulation mode, which means that certain operations cannot be executed as they would be in a live environment. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode Active: The system is set to run in simulation mode, which is often used for testing and training purposes. In this mode, certain transactions and processes are restricted to prevent actual changes to the data.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the EWM system may have been set to enable simulation mode for specific processes or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Live Mode: If you need to perform actual transactions, you will need to switch the system from simulation mode to live mode. This typically involves changing the configuration settings in the EWM system.
  
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