How To Fix KY417 - Threshold value conditions for value &1 are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Threshold value conditions for value &1 are not unique

What causes this issue?

For the value &V1&, the given exception is not unequivocal. As you have
entered a '>=' in one threshold value and '<=' in the other and the
colors are not the same, it is not clear which color should be valid
for the value &V1&.

System Response

The exception is not created.

How to fix this error?

Change the value, the condition or the color with at least one
threshold.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY417 - Threshold value conditions for value &1 are not unique ?

  The SAP error message KY417, which states "Threshold value conditions for value &1 are not unique," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to define or evaluate threshold values for certain conditions. This error indicates that there are multiple threshold conditions defined for the same value, which leads to ambiguity in determining which condition should be applied.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Threshold Conditions: The primary cause of this error is the existence of multiple threshold conditions that apply to the same value (e.g., a specific characteristic or key figure) in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the Profitability Analysis may not be set up correctly, leading to overlapping or conflicting conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY417 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Threshold Conditions:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (Transaction code: KEA0 or KEA1).
  Review the threshold conditions defined for the relevant value (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Identify any duplicate or overlapping conditions.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate threshold conditions, you will need to either modify them to ensure they are unique or delete the unnecessary ones.
  Ensure that each threshold condition is clearly defined and does not overlap with others.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Run the relevant reports or transactions to verify that the threshold conditions are being applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the configuration for future reference and to help prevent similar issues from arising.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEA0 (Profitability Analysis: Maintain Threshold Values) and KEA1 (Profitability Analysis: Display Threshold Values).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Consult SAP Help: The SAP Help Portal provides detailed documentation on configuring Profitability Analysis and managing threshold values.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.