How To Fix SAC_TOOLS021 - Scenario has to be recorded first.

SAC_TOOLS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAC_TOOLS - Message Class for ABAP Channels tools

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Scenario has to be recorded first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAC_TOOLS021 - Scenario has to be recorded first. ?

  The SAP error message SAC_TOOLS021: "Scenario has to be recorded first." typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when you are trying to perform an action that requires a scenario to be defined or recorded first. This error is often encountered when working with planning models or when trying to execute certain planning functions without having a scenario set up.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system expects a scenario to be created or recorded before you can proceed with the action you are attempting. Scenarios in SAC are used to define different planning contexts, such as budgets, forecasts, or actuals, and they need to be established before you can perform planning activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Scenario:
  
  Navigate to the Modeling section in SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Select the appropriate planning model you are working with.
  Create a new scenario by defining its parameters (e.g., name, description,