How To Fix VMP_MSG058 - Specify planning scope alternative

VMP_MSG058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Specify planning scope alternative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG058 - Specify planning scope alternative ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG058 ("Specify planning scope alternative") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that require a specific planning scope to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires a planning scope alternative to be specified for the planning process you are trying to execute. The planning scope alternative is essential for the system to understand which specific planning parameters, data, and settings should be applied during the planning run.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Scope Configuration:
  
  Ensure that a planning scope alternative has been defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SCOP to check the planning scope alternatives that have been set up.
  
  
  
  Specify the Planning Scope Alternative:
  
  When executing the planning run (e.g., in transaction