How To Fix HRANA_KPI_MD005 - You have not specified a threshold; do not select a color order

HRANA_KPI_MD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You have not specified a threshold; do not select a color order

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HRANA_KPI_MD005 - Details

• The SAP error message HRANA_KPI_MD005 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the Analytical Applications. This error indicates that a threshold has not been specified for a KPI, which is necessary for the system to determine how to visualize the data (e.g., using color coding).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A KPI is configured without defining a threshold value.
  The system requires a threshold to apply color coding to the KPI results, but none has been provided.
  The configuration settings for the KPI are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRANA_KPI_MD005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Thresholds:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific KPI that is causing the error.
  Ensure that you define the necessary thresholds for the KPI. This typically involves specifying minimum and maximum values that will determine the color coding (e.g., red, yellow, green) for the KPI.
  
  
  
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