How To Fix GHO_FC_RESULT040 - Scenario state is not Calculation in Progress

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FC_RESULT - Forecast result message Class

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Scenario state is not Calculation in Progress

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FC_RESULT040 - Scenario state is not Calculation in Progress ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FC_RESULT040 with the description "Scenario state is not Calculation in Progress" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Consolidation or similar applications where financial data is processed and consolidated. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation that requires the scenario to be in a specific state (i.e., "Calculation in Progress"), but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  
  Scenario State: The scenario you are trying to work with is not in the "Calculation in Progress" state. This could happen if:
  
  The scenario has already been completed or finalized.
  The scenario has not been started or initialized for calculation.
  There may have been an interruption or error during the calculation process.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the scenario in its current state.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the scenario from entering the correct state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scenario Status: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant application or module in SAP and check the status of the scenario. Ensure that it is indeed in the "Calculation in Progress" state.
  If it is not, you may need to initiate the calculation process again.
  
  
  
  Re-initiate Calculation:
  
  If the scenario is not in the correct state, you may need to re-initiate the calculation process. This can usually be done through the relevant menu options in the SAP application.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  Check the application logs or error logs for any additional information that might indicate why the scenario is not in the expected state.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform actions on the scenario. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the error message and the scenario you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for managing scenarios in SAP to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.