How To Fix FKKMETRIC001 - The metric calculation requires a start date.

FKKMETRIC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKMETRIC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The metric calculation requires a start date.

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FKKMETRIC001 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKMETRIC001 indicates that a metric calculation is being attempted without a specified start date. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA), where metrics are used to calculate charges or fees based on certain criteria over a defined period.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of a start date in the metric calculation parameters. Metrics often require a time frame to compute values accurately, and without a start date, the system cannot determine the period over which to perform the calculation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKMETRIC001 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Metric Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the metric you are trying to calculate is properly configured in the system. This includes verifying that all required fields, including the start date, are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Specify Start Date:
  
  When initiating the metric calculation, make sure