How To Fix 3F843 - Plan scenario &1 &2 &3 &4 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Plan scenario &1 &2 &3 &4 is not released

What causes this issue?

Planning scenario &V2& from planning version &V1&, with planning
periods &V3& to &V4&, has not yet been released for Accounting. The
activity you want to execute requires that the planning version is
already released.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Release the planning version.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F843 - Plan scenario &1 &2 &3 &4 is not released ?

  The SAP error message 3F843 indicates that a specific planning scenario is not released. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning function or process that requires a certain planning scenario to be released for use.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Unreleased Planning Scenario: The planning scenario you are trying to use has not been released. In SAP, planning scenarios must be released to be available for planning activities.
  Incorrect Scenario Reference: The scenario being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified in the planning function or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or the planning scenario setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Release the Planning Scenario:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where you manage planning scenarios (e.g., in SAP IBP, use the "Manage Planning Scenarios" app).
  Check the status of the planning scenario indicated in the error message.
  If it is not released, release it by following the appropriate steps in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Verify Scenario Reference:
  
  Ensure that the planning scenario you are trying to use is correctly referenced in your planning function or process.
  Check for any typos or incorrect identifiers.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the planning scenario.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area and the planning scenario to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing configurations that might prevent the scenario from being released.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the planning scenario in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning area management or /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning scenario management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.