How To Fix EPM016 - No new KPI value can be added for KPI &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No new KPI value can be added for KPI &1

What causes this issue?

The executed report has tried to add a KPI value to the KPI &V1&. The
new KPI value could not be added despite sufficient authorization.

System Response

You cannot add KPI values using reports if the reports are not directly
executed with a variant. If you change a variant without saving and
execute the report, the new KPI value cannot be added.

How to fix this error?

Start the report with a variant defined for the KPI &V1& using
transaction <DS:TRAN.EPM_REPORT_START>EPM_REPORT_START</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM016 - No new KPI value can be added for KPI &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPM016, which states "No new KPI value can be added for KPI &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when there is an attempt to add a new Key Performance Indicator (KPI) value that is not allowed due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  KPI Configuration: The KPI may be configured in such a way that it does not allow new values to be added. This could be due to settings in the KPI definition or restrictions in the underlying data model.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked for editing due to a planning cycle or a data lock that prevents changes to the KPI values.
  Invalid Context: The context in which you are trying to add the KPI value may not be valid. For example, the fiscal period or version may not allow new entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to add new KPI values.
  Data Integrity Rules: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent the addition of new KPI values if certain conditions are not met.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check KPI Configuration: Review the configuration of the KPI in the BPC or SAC model to ensure that it allows for new values to be added. Adjust the settings if necessary.
  Unlock Data: If the data is locked, check the status of the planning cycle or data lock and unlock it if appropriate.
  Verify Context: Ensure that you are in the correct context (e.g., fiscal year, version) when trying to add the KPI value. Adjust the context as needed.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to add KPI values.
  Consult Data Integrity Rules: Review any data integrity rules that may be in place and ensure that all conditions are met before attempting to add a new KPI value.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BPC or SAC for detailed information on KPI management and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPM016 error and implement a suitable solution.