How To Fix /SAPAPO/HOME_PAGE009 - Error in formatting KPI value; see KPI Customizing for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/HOME_PAGE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error in formatting KPI value; see KPI Customizing for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/HOME_PAGE009 - Error in formatting KPI value; see KPI Customizing for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/HOME_PAGE009 indicates that there is an issue with formatting a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) value in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when the system encounters a problem while trying to display or calculate the KPI value based on the customization settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  KPI Customization Issues: The error often occurs due to incorrect or incomplete customization settings for the KPI in question. This could involve missing or improperly defined formatting options.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the KPI is trying to process, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the APO system itself, such as a bug or a problem with the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check KPI Customization:
  
  Go to the KPI customizing settings in the SAP system. You can access this through the transaction code /SAPAPO/KPI or through the relevant customizing