How To Fix RSKPI017 - KPI &1 does not exist

RSKPI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSKPI - Messages KPI Monitoring

• Message number: 017

• Message text: KPI &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSKPI017 - KPI &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSKPI017 indicates that a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) specified in your request does not exist in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BW, or SAP Analytics Cloud, where KPIs are used to measure performance against defined metrics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent KPI: The KPI you are trying to access or use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention in the KPI identifier you are using.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the KPI, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or the underlying model that the KPI relies on may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify KPI Existence:
  
  Check if the KPI exists in the relevant application or module. You can do this by navigating to