Which activities are performed when you run a payroll in the Simulation mode? | SAP-HR

  When you run a payroll in the Simulation mode, the following activities are performed:
?    The payroll periods are not counted in the control record
?    The master data is not locked
?    The Release and Exit Payroll functions are not used
?    You can display payroll log and remuneration statements
?    Results are displayed in the payroll log