How To Fix VMP_MSG183 - Simulation cannot be performed; select sequence node to perform action

VMP_MSG183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Simulation cannot be performed; select sequence node to perform action

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You selected a root node which has a routing with more than one sequence
and tried to perform simulation.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG183 - Simulation cannot be performed; select sequence node to perform action ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG183 indicates that a simulation cannot be performed because the user has not selected a sequence node in the context of a process or planning scenario. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where simulations of planning scenarios are conducted.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to run a simulation without having selected a specific sequence node. In SAP APO, sequence nodes represent specific points in a planning process, and the system requires a selection to know which part of the process to simulate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Sequence Node: Ensure that you have selected a valid sequence node in the planning scenario before attempting to run the simulation. This can usually be done in the user interface where you are working.
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that you have