How To Fix ESH_DB_KPI000 - KPI &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB_KPI - ES Dashboard: KPIs

• Message number: 000

• Message text: KPI &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB_KPI000 - KPI &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB_KPI000 indicates that a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) specified in your query or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when trying to access or utilize a KPI that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent KPI: The KPI you are trying to access has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or misconfiguration in the KPI name or ID being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the KPI was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the KPI.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or structure may have rendered the KPI obsolete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify KPI Existence:
  
  Check the configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., ESH_KPI or similar) to ensure that the KPI exists.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE80 to look for the KPI definition in the data dictionary or repository.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the KPI name or ID is correctly spelled and matches the existing definitions.
  If you are using a custom KPI, ensure that it has been properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the KPI was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the KPI. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to create or manage KPIs.
  
  
  
  Recreate the KPI:
  
  If the KPI is indeed missing and you have the necessary information, consider recreating it in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on KPIs and their management within your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.