How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB117 - The run was only a simulation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The run was only a simulation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB117 - The run was only a simulation ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB117 indicates that the run you attempted to execute was only a simulation and did not result in any actual changes or updates to the system. This message is typically encountered in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning runs.
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The most common cause of this error is that the planning run was executed in simulation mode. This mode is used to test the planning process without making any actual changes to the data.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the planning run configuration may be set to simulate rather than execute.
  User Authorization: In some cases, user authorizations may restrict the ability to perform actual runs, leading to a simulation being executed instead.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Run Settings: 
  
  Review the settings of the planning run you are executing. Ensure that the option for "simulation" is not selected if you intend to perform an actual run.
  Look for parameters or flags that indicate whether the run is to be executed in simulation mode or in actual mode.
  
  
  
  Execute Actual Run:
  
  If you want to perform an actual planning run, make sure to select the appropriate options in the planning run transaction or program.
  If you are using a specific transaction code (like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for SNP planning), ensure that you are not in a test or simulation mode.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check your user authorizations to ensure you have the necessary permissions to execute actual planning runs. If you lack the required authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific planning run you are executing. This can provide insights into the configuration and execution options available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to planning runs in SAP APO, as they may have specific settings that affect how runs are executed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your planning run in SAP.