Compare scenarios

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Compare scenarios side by side to evaluate comprehensive planning, optimize resource usage, confirm feasibility, and financial information.

    Before you begin

    Verify that you have created one or more planning scenarios and selected planning items for execution. For more information, see Create a scenario.

    Role required:
    • sn_align_core.apw_user
    • sn_align_ws.spw_financial_user - to view the financial widgets.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Workspaces > Portfolio Planning.
    2. From the list of portfolio plans, select one and then select Planning.
    3. From the Create scenario menu, select Compare scenarios.
      The Compare scenarios page appears.
    4. Select Add Scenario To Compare and select or deselect scenarios to be included in the comparison.
      You can add up to five scenarios to the comparison.
    5. Select Compare.
      You can also view the Compare Scenario page by selecting Compare Scenarios from the Scenario Actions menu in the Scenario page. The Compare Scenario page appears with the scenario open in the Scenario page included in the comparison with the current plan.
      The selected scenarios appear side by side on the Compare Scenario page.
    6. Compare different aspects of the scenarios such as Budget vs Target, Benefit, Budget distribution, trade offs.
      Scenarios appear side by side on the Compare Scenario page
      Note:
      Cost and benefit widgets in compare scenarios page reads the live data of In-Plan items for which the budget isn’t manually changed while scenario planning.
      Table 1. Visual cues in scenario comparison
      Criteria Description
      Removed from this plan Items that are removed from the plan when the scenario is approved, are marked with a red X.
      Added to this plan Items that are added to the plan, when the scenario is approved, are marked with a green checkmark.

      The following are some indications of the suitability of a scenario for approval:

      • All planning items providing a focused strategy that supports the organization's objectives effectively.
      • The trade-off section includes relevant items, demonstrating comprehensive and inclusive planning that addresses various aspects of the project or initiative.
      • The scenario is realistic and achievable, considering current constraints and capabilities, confirming that planned actions can be executed within the given timeframe and budget.
      • Better benefit from financial planning using the widgets, Budget vs Target to validate the allocated budget against the set targets, Benefit to identify scenario with better monetary benefit, and Budget Distribution.
    7. Optional: Select the Approve Scenario button relevant to a scenario to approve it.
      For more information about approving existing scenarios in the Portfolio Planning Workspace, see Approve a scenario.

    What to do next

    Approve a scenario