How To Fix 5AT212 - Scenario &1 uses the same subtype as scenario &2

5AT212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Scenario &1 uses the same subtype as scenario &2

What causes this issue?

For the scenario you edited, you entered a subtype that is already
assigned to another scenario. In general this is an error, since the
data for both scenarios overlaps.

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?

Enter separate subtypes (a different one for each scenario).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5AT212 - Details

• The SAP error message 5AT212 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of scenarios within the system. Specifically, it means that two different scenarios are trying to use the same subtype, which is not allowed. This can occur in various contexts, such as in workflow configurations, business process modeling, or other areas where scenarios are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that two scenarios have been defined with the same subtype. In SAP, subtypes are used to differentiate between different types of scenarios, and having two scenarios with the same subtype can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Scenarios: Determine which two scenarios are causing the conflict. The error message will typically provide the identifiers for the conflicting scenarios (e.g., Scenario &1 and Scenario &2).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the scenarios in question. Check the