How To Fix FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING062 - Scenario and Instance cannot be initial

FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Scenario and Instance cannot be initial

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FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING062 - Details

• The SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING062 typically indicates that there is an issue with the planning scenario or instance in the SAP system, specifically in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). The error message "Scenario and Instance cannot be initial" suggests that the system is expecting a valid scenario and instance to be specified, but they are either not provided or are incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Scenario or Instance: The planning scenario or instance has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The scenario or instance may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified scenario or instance.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that prevent the scenario or instance from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Scenario and Instance Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning scenario and instance are correctly