How To Fix HRANA_KPI_MD009 - You must enter a base output parameter for the Ratio KPI type

HRANA_KPI_MD009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You must enter a base output parameter for the Ratio KPI type

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HRANA_KPI_MD009 - Details

• The SAP error message HRANA_KPI_MD009, which states "You must enter a base output parameter for the Ratio KPI type," typically occurs in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when working with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the Analytical Applications.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to create or configure a Ratio KPI without specifying the necessary base output parameter. Ratio KPIs require at least one base output parameter to calculate the ratio correctly. The base output parameter serves as the denominator or reference point for the KPI calculation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you have defined a base output parameter for the Ratio KPI you are working with. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the KPI Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where you are configuring the KPI (e.g., SAP Fiori, SAP GUI).
  
  
  
  Edit the KPI:
  
  Locate the specific Ratio KPI that is causing the