How To Fix KE166 - Scenario &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Scenario &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE166 - Scenario &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE166 ("Scenario &1 does not exist") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to access or process a scenario that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen in various transactions or reports related to CO-PA.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Scenario: The scenario you are trying to access has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Scenario Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the scenario name in your transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified scenario.
  Configuration Issues: The scenario may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scenario Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and verify if the scenario you are trying to access has been defined.
  You can check this in the SAP Easy Access menu under Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based -> Define Scenarios.
  
  
  
  Verify Scenario Name:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct scenario name in your transaction. Double-check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the scenario. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the scenario is supposed to exist, review the configuration settings to ensure that it has been set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the CO-PA configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up and managing scenarios in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE24 (Display CO-PA Line Items), and KE4S (Transfer of CO-PA Data).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KE166 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on CO-PA configuration and usage to better understand how scenarios are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE166 error and implement a solution to resolve it.