How To Fix HRANA_KPI_MD008 - You must enter a source system client for the selected source system type

HRANA_KPI_MD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You must enter a source system client for the selected source system type

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HRANA_KPI_MD008 - Details

• The SAP error message HRANA_KPI_MD008, which states "You must enter a source system client for the selected source system type," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the configuration of source systems in the system landscape.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source system client has not been defined for the selected source system type in the system settings.
  Incorrect Source System Type: The source system type selected may not be compatible with the configuration or may not have the necessary client information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the source system settings.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer settings or connections between the source system and the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRANA_KPI_MD008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
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