# Routing simulation test orders

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If you would like to use these functionalities, [contact our Support team](https://ocfulfillment.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1) for more information and activation support.
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The order simulation API evaluates an order without creating operational records or triggering fulfillment processes. The simulation uses the same routing, sourcing, and rule-evaluation logic that fulfillmenttools uses for production orders. It enables validation of configuration changes, routing behavior, and business rules without affecting stock, suppliers, or downstream systems.

The simulation runs on a dedicated resource and doesn't interact with reservations, stock movements, eventing, and so on.

### Purpose

Order simulations support the following use cases:

* Validation of routing behavior.
* Verification of rule configurations, such as fences, ratings, and facility connections.
* Quality assurance for changes to listing, facility, and facility connection data.
* Testing of order scenarios without creating productive orders.

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More sourcing options API information can be found in the [REST API documentation – Simulation orders](https://fulfillmenttools.github.io/fulfillmenttools-api-reference-ui/#post-/api/routing/sourcingoptions).
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