The methodological document should explain, for each SO, the reasons behind selecting the indicators proposed. The RACER criteria are frequently used in selecting indicators.
There should be a clear connection between the types of actions, the budget and the proposed indicators. Where specific indicators are proposed, there should be an explanation of why the common indicators were not relevant (on the basis of the definitions provided in the indicator fiches). The methodological document should also explain whether any lessons were learned from the use of indicators during the 2014-2020 programming period, which may support the decision to use or avoid using certain indicators.
This is essential for programmes that are planning to include many programme-specific indicators and/or few common ones.