How To Fix VMP_MSG093 - At least one planning scenario must be active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 093

• Message text: At least one planning scenario must be active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG093 - At least one planning scenario must be active ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG093 ("At least one planning scenario must be active") typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that there is no active planning scenario available for the user or process attempting to execute a planning function.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Planning Scenario: The primary cause of this error is that there are no planning scenarios activated in the system. A planning scenario is necessary for the system to know which set of planning parameters and data to use.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the active planning scenarios.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or planning scenario setup that prevent it from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate a Planning Scenario:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in your SAP system.
  Ensure that at least one planning scenario is activated. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the planning application.
  If you are using SAP IBP, navigate to the "Manage Planning Scenarios" app and ensure that a scenario is active.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning scenarios. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area and scenarios to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes verifying that all necessary data and parameters are defined and that there are no errors in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for your specific planning application (e.g., SAP IBP or SAP APO) for detailed steps on how to activate planning scenarios and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to planning scenarios and this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for APO) that may help in managing planning scenarios.
  User Guides: Review user guides or training materials specific to your SAP planning application for additional context on managing planning scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VMP_MSG093 error and ensure that at least one planning scenario is active in your SAP system.