How To Fix EPM001 - No KPI found for program &1 variant &2 from &3 in system &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No KPI found for program &1 variant &2 from &3 in system &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM001 - No KPI found for program &1 variant &2 from &3 in system &4 ?

  The SAP error message EPM001, which states "No KPI found for program &1 variant &2 from &3 in system &4," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BusinessObjects when the system is unable to find a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) associated with the specified program and variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing KPI Definition: The KPI you are trying to access may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Program/Variant: The program or variant specified in the error message may be incorrect or does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the KPI or the associated program/variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BPC or BusinessObjects environment that prevent the KPI from being recognized.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the KPI is supposed to pull data may be unavailable or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check KPI Definition: Verify that the KPI is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and checking if the KPI exists.
  Validate Program and Variant: Ensure that the program and variant specified in the error message are correct. You can check this in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the KPI and the associated program/variant.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the BPC or BusinessObjects environment to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Check Data Sources: Ensure that the data sources are available and correctly configured. If there are issues with the data source, resolve them to allow the KPI to function properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., BPC transaction codes, BusinessObjects report management) that may help in troubleshooting the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.