How To Fix 5AT117 - Attribute &1 is not permitted for scenario &2 and object type &3

5AT117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Attribute &1 is not permitted for scenario &2 and object type &3

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5AT117 - Details

• The SAP error message 5AT117 indicates that there is an issue with the attributes being used in a specific scenario and object type within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there is a mismatch between the attributes defined in the system and those being used in a planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Attribute &1 is not permitted for scenario &2 and object type &3" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Attribute Configuration: The attribute specified (represented by &1) is not configured or allowed for the given scenario (represented by &2) and object type (represented by &3). This could be due to incorrect settings in the planning area or master data.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not support the attribute for the specified scenario. This can happen if the