How To Fix ESH_DB_KPI011 - KPI-ID must not be initial

ESH_DB_KPI011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB_KPI - ES Dashboard: KPIs

• Message number: 011

• Message text: KPI-ID must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB_KPI011 - KPI-ID must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB_KPI011 with the description "KPI-ID must not be initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is being referenced or processed, but the KPI ID is not provided or is empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing KPI ID: The most common cause of this error is that the KPI ID is not being passed to the function or transaction that requires it. This could be due to a programming error, a missing configuration, or an incomplete data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the KPI is not properly configured in the system, it may lead to this error when trying to access or utilize it.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing entries in the database that are supposed to define the KPI.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the KPI ID is being correctly passed to the function