How To Fix VMP_MSG074 - Planning scenario &1 is not active or invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Planning scenario &1 is not active or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG074 - Planning scenario &1 is not active or invalid ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG074 indicates that the planning scenario specified in your request is either not active or invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning function or process that relies on a specific planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Planning Scenario: The planning scenario you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Invalid Planning Scenario: The planning scenario may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or the planning scenario setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Scenario Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where planning scenarios are managed (e.g., SAP IBP or APO).
  Verify if the planning scenario is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Scenario:
  
  Ensure that the planning scenario exists and is correctly configured.
  Check for any recent changes that might have affected the scenario.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the planning scenario.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning area and the planning scenario to ensure they are set up correctly.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for IBP or APO for detailed information on managing planning scenarios.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.