How To Fix W/140 - Test ID selected - markdown plan processing is simulated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Test ID selected - markdown plan processing is simulated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/140 - Test ID selected - markdown plan processing is simulated ?

  The SAP message W/140 Test ID selected - markdown plan processing is simulated is a warning message that occurs during markdown planning or markdown processing in SAP Retail.
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears because the system is running the markdown plan processing in test mode (simulation mode). In this mode, the system simulates the markdown plan run without actually updating or posting any data to the database. This is typically done to review the results of the markdown plan before committing the changes.
  The "Test ID selected" means that the user has chosen to run the markdown plan with a test ID, which triggers the simulation mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  If you want to simulate the markdown plan run:
  
  No action is needed. This message is informational and indicates that the system is only simulating the markdown plan processing. You can review the results and make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  If you want to execute the markdown plan run for real (i.e., post the markdowns):
  
  You need to run the markdown plan processing without selecting the test ID or simulation mode. This will allow the system to post the markdowns and update the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction / Program:
  
  Markdown planning is often done via transaction codes like MP12 (Markdown Planning) or related reports/programs in SAP Retail.
  
  
  Test ID / Simulation Mode:
  
  The test ID is used to run a simulation of the markdown plan to check the impact before actual posting. This helps avoid errors or unwanted postings.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  This message belongs to the message class related to markdown processing (often message class W for warnings).
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Retail documentation and SAP Notes related to markdown planning provide more details on how to use test IDs and how to execute markdown plans.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W/140 Test ID selected - markdown plan processing is simulated
  
  
  Cause
  Markdown plan run is executed in test/simulation mode (test ID selected)
  
  
  Effect
  No actual posting or update happens; only simulation
  
  
  Solution
  Run without test ID to post markdowns; or review simulation results if testing
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  MP12 (Markdown Planning), MP13, or custom markdown programs
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact steps to run the markdown plan without simulation or how to interpret the simulation results.