How To Fix 5AT118 - Select a scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Select a scenario

What causes this issue?

Select a <DS:DE.OM_ATTRSCN>Scenario</> before you proceed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5AT118 - Select a scenario ?

  The SAP error message 5AT118 "Select a scenario" typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) when a user is trying to perform an action that requires the selection of a specific scenario, but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Scenario Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a scenario from the available options. Scenarios are often used to define different business contexts or models within the application.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain scenarios, leading to the inability to select one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the scenarios in the system, such as missing or incorrectly set up scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Scenario: Ensure that you select a scenario from the dropdown or list provided in the interface before proceeding with the action that triggered the error.
  Check Permissions: Verify that you have the appropriate permissions to access the scenarios. If not, contact your system administrator to grant you the necessary access.
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration of the scenarios in the system. Ensure that they are properly set up and available for selection.
  Refresh the Page: Sometimes, simply refreshing the page or logging out and back in can resolve temporary glitches that may prevent scenarios from being displayed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Analytics Cloud or the specific module you are working with for detailed information on scenarios and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with details about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5AT118 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.