How To Fix ESH_DB_KPI026 - KPI &1: Self-descriptor yields inconsisten KPI-ID

ESH_DB_KPI026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB_KPI - ES Dashboard: KPIs

• Message number: 026

• Message text: KPI &1: Self-descriptor yields inconsisten KPI-ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB_KPI026 - KPI &1: Self-descriptor yields inconsisten KPI-ID ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB_KPI026 indicates that there is an inconsistency with the KPI (Key Performance Indicator) ID in the self-descriptor of the KPI. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or Business Intelligence applications, where KPIs are used to measure performance metrics.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent KPI ID: The self-descriptor of the KPI does not match the expected KPI ID. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes to the KPI configuration.
  Data corruption or inconsistency in the underlying database.
  Issues during the import or export of KPI definitions.
  Changes in the structure of the KPI definitions that were not properly updated in all related areas.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the KPI settings or in the related data sources.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying data sources, it may lead to inconsistencies in the KPI definitions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check KPI Configuration: Review the configuration of the