How To Fix WU2026 - &1 was started in test run --> changes will not be saved

WU2026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU2 - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &1 was started in test run --> changes will not be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU2026 - &1 was started in test run --> changes will not be saved ?

  The SAP error message WU2026 indicates that a particular transaction or program was executed in "test run" mode. In this mode, the system simulates the execution of the transaction without making any actual changes to the database. This is often used for testing purposes to ensure that the process will work correctly before committing any changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message occurs when:
  
  A user has executed a transaction that supports a test run option (often indicated by a checkbox or a parameter).
  The system is set to run in test mode, which means that any changes that would normally be made during the execution of the transaction will not be saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to run the transaction in "update" mode instead of "test" mode. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check the Transaction Parameters: Look for any options or parameters that indicate "test run" or "simulation". This could be a checkbox