Create Least Cost Paths using the same starting and ending points

[YandaNhlapo]

Hi there

I am trying to create least cost paths using the same starting and ending points, however, I am getting this error: Point is outside of Input Cost Surface. The cost surface is a slope layer that I created from a DEM.

I first checked if the point were within the cost surface and they are, then I reprojected both the cost surface and the points to be in the same coordinate system. This did not work. 

I am having the same issue when I try to use the cost path function.

Is someone able to help?

[DanPatterson]

You have to pick a destination first.  I don't see it in the maps table of contents.  That is, you have to go somewhere before you can return

[YandaNhlapo]

Hi Dan 

Thank you for your reply.

I am not entirely sure I understand what  you are saying. So the 'settlement_tlokwa' point layer is the layer that I want to use as the source and destination. Are you saying that I must first choose the ending point then the starting point?

[DanPatterson]

basically, you need at least 2 different points.  An origin and a destination.  If they are the same point, you went nowhere, you stayed put, no path to follow.  So pick a destination point which is different than the origin.  Go there, then if you want to see the return path, reverse the order of the inputs and come back

[YandaNhlapo]

Oh okay, I understand now. Thank you so much for your help!

[DanPatterson]

no problem.  good luck