How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES070 - Specify a horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Specify a horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES070 - Specify a horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES070 Specify a horizon typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a key performance indicator (KPI) report or analysis without specifying a time horizon. This horizon is essential for the system to understand the timeframe for which the KPI should be calculated or displayed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Horizon: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a time horizon for the KPI they are trying to analyze. The time horizon defines the start and end dates for the data to be considered in the KPI calculation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the KPI settings in the system, which could lead to the requirement of a horizon not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required parameters in the selection screen.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Time Horizon: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid time horizon. This typically involves selecting a start date and an end date for the KPI analysis.
  
  Navigate to the KPI selection screen and look for fields labeled "Start Date" and "End Date" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate dates that define the period you want to analyze.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe you have specified a horizon but still receive the error, check the configuration settings for the KPI in question. Ensure that the KPI is set up correctly to accept a time horizon.
  
  Consult with your SAP APO administrator or a functional consultant to verify the KPI configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about how to specify the horizon or what values to use, refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific KPI you are working with.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly specify parameters when running KPIs in SAP APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  KPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific KPIs you are using to understand their requirements and how to set them up correctly.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run your KPI analysis in SAP APO.