How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES055 - Lower threshold key figure must be empty with threshold method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Lower threshold key figure must be empty with threshold method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES055 - Lower threshold key figure must be empty with threshold method ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES055 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a key performance indicator (KPI) in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the "Lower threshold key figure must be empty with threshold method." This typically occurs when you are trying to set up a KPI that uses a threshold method, but the lower threshold key figure has been incorrectly defined or is not supposed to be used in conjunction with the selected threshold method.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The KPI is configured to use a threshold method that does not allow for a lower threshold key figure to be defined. This is often the case when the threshold method is set to a type that only requires an upper threshold.
  Misunderstanding of Threshold Methods: There may be a misunderstanding regarding the types of threshold methods available and their requirements for key figures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check KPI Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the KPI that is causing the error.
  Verify the threshold method that has been selected. If it is a method that does not require a lower threshold, ensure that the lower threshold key figure is left empty.
  
  
  
  Adjust Threshold Method:
  
  If you need to use both upper and lower thresholds, consider changing the threshold method to one that supports both. Review the available threshold methods in the SAP documentation to find one that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Clear Lower Threshold Key Figure:
  
  If the threshold method does not support a lower threshold, simply clear the lower threshold key figure field in the KPI configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the configuration and test the KPI to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on KPI configuration and threshold methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and properly configure your KPI in SAP APO.