How To Fix RPM_WHATIF_SCENARIO004 - Scenario & is not a what-if scenario

RPM_WHATIF_SCENARIO004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_WHATIF_SCENARIO - Messages for What-If Scenario

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Scenario & is not a what-if scenario

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RPM_WHATIF_SCENARIO004 - Details

• The SAP error message "RPM_WHATIF_SCENARIO004 Scenario & is not a what-if scenario" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Rapid Product Management (RPM) or similar modules where what-if scenarios are utilized for planning and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to access or manipulate a scenario that is not defined as a "what-if" scenario. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Scenario Type: The scenario you are trying to use may not be configured as a what-if scenario in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect reference to the scenario name or ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified scenario.
  System Configuration: The scenario may not have been properly set up in the system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Scenario Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the scenario