In Phase II: Data Understanding, CPMAI urges teams to rigorously assess data feasibility—asking whether the data is available, sufficient in quality, and properly aligned with business goals—and to perform a Go/No-Go decision before proceeding . Expanding project scope in the face of data issues violates the methodology’s iterative, scope-controlled approach. Instead, CPMAI recommends either down-scoping (Option C), verifying existing data sufficiency (Option B), or identifying necessary data sources (Option D) to resolve issues without amplifying risk.