# Set targets

Apply a metric to one subject and period, then define the expected value.

Open **Metric Target → 1 - Create KPI (intake)**. A target applies a metric to a subject and period. Start with a complete metric from [Define metrics](/systems/kpis-okrs/define-metrics).

## Pick the metric

In **Step 1 - Pick the metric**, add a record and link **Metric**. Check the unit, direction and cadence lookups. New targets start at version 1 according to the current view configuration.

[![First Metric Target intake step with the Metric link.](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-metric.png)](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-metric.png)

*Link the metric rather than typing another definition of it.*

## Set subject and period

In **Step 2 - Set subject and period**, choose exactly one subject using the appropriate Organization, Membership, Team or Department field. Fill **Period** and **Start Date**. Period is a field in this implementation, not a separate cycle record.

[![Target subject and period step showing a fictitious daily target.](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-subject.png)](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-subject.png)

*A period and start date are visible; check the subject fields too. Use horizontal scrolling for fields outside the viewport.*

## Set the value

In **Step 3 - Set the target value**, complete **Target Value** and **Version**. Zero is a valid numeric target. Fill **Baseline**, **End Date** or **Supersedes** when applicable before completing the fields that move the record onward. Scroll right if Target Value is outside the viewport.

[![Target value step with baseline, end date and version columns.](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-value.png)](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-value.png)

*The target value column is farther right in this captured layout. Optional context belongs to the same target record.*

## Check and attach work

In **Step 4 - Check and attach work**, correct every issue reported by **Intake Check** and link the relevant **Recurrence Configurations** or **Tasks**. Intake Check is calculated; do not try to erase its message directly.

[![Target validation step with Intake Check and linked work.](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-check.png)](/systems/kpis-okrs/screens/target-check.png)

*A clear check confirms the configured intake requirements. It does not evaluate performance.*

Continue with [Schedule collection](/systems/kpis-okrs/schedule-collection).