How To Fix HRANA_KPI_MD004 - Only one threshold is specified; select a color order of two colors

HRANA_KPI_MD004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only one threshold is specified; select a color order of two colors

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HRANA_KPI_MD004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRANA_KPI_MD004 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in the SAP system, specifically related to the threshold settings for color coding. This error typically arises when only one threshold is defined for a KPI that requires two thresholds to display a color gradient or range.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the KPI configuration expects at least two thresholds to determine how the KPI values should be visually represented using colors. When only one threshold is provided, the system cannot determine how to apply color coding effectively, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the KPI configuration to include at least two thresholds. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the KPI Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where the KPI is configured (e.g., SAP Fiori, SAP GUI).
  
  
  
  Edit the KPI Settings:
  
  Locate the specific KPI that