How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES049 - Horizon in days value must be greater than offset in days value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Horizon in days value must be greater than offset in days value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES049 - Horizon in days value must be greater than offset in days value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES049 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the "Horizon in days value must be greater than offset in days value." This means that the time horizon you have set for the KPI is not valid because it is not greater than the offset value.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The KPI configuration has been set up incorrectly, where the horizon (the period over which the KPI is calculated) is less than or equal to the offset (the period that is skipped before the KPI starts calculating).
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the KPI, incorrect values may have been entered for the horizon and offset.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the values for the horizon and offset in the KPI configuration:
  
  
  Access the KPI Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where you can configure KPIs (e.g., /SAPAPO/KPI).
  
  
  
  Check the Values:
  
  Locate the KPI that is causing the error.
  Review the "Horizon in days" and "Offset in days" values.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Values:
  
  Ensure that the "Horizon in days" value is greater than the "Offset in days" value. For example, if the offset is set to 5 days, the horizon should be set to at least 6 days or more.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the KPI:
  
  Run the KPI again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP APO KPIs for more detailed information on configuring KPIs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on KPI configuration.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By ensuring that the horizon is always greater than the offset, you can avoid this error in the future.