How To Fix HRANA_KPI_MD001 - Enter an explicit value for the first threshold or select the checkbox

HRANA_KPI_MD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRANA_KPI_MD - Messages related to HCM KPI Metadata Framework

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter an explicit value for the first threshold or select the checkbox

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRANA_KPI_MD001 - Enter an explicit value for the first threshold or select the checkbox ?

  The SAP error message HRANA_KPI_MD001 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the Analytics or Reporting functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of thresholds for a KPI.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A KPI is configured to use thresholds, but the first threshold value has not been explicitly defined.
  The checkbox for "Use Default Thresholds" is not selected, which means the system expects you to provide specific threshold values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Threshold Values:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific KPI that is causing the error.
  Ensure that you have explicitly defined a value for the first threshold. This is usually done in the KPI configuration screen where you can set the thresholds for performance metrics.
  
  
  
  Select the Checkbox:
  
  If you prefer to use default thresholds instead