How To Fix BUCC108 - Library &1/Rule &2: The key figure of the left operand is initial

BUCC108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUCC - Message class for Consistency checks

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Library &1/Rule &2: The key figure of the left operand is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUCC108 - Library &1/Rule &2: The key figure of the left operand is initial ?

  The SAP error message BUCC108 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with planning functions, queries, or calculations. The error indicates that the key figure of the left operand in a calculation or rule is initial (i.e., it has no value or is set to zero), which prevents the calculation from being executed properly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Initial Value: The left operand in the calculation or rule does not have a value assigned to it. This could be due to:
  
  Missing data in the underlying data source.
  Incorrect data loading or extraction processes.
  Filters applied that exclude relevant data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Logic: The logic defined in the planning function or calculation might not account for scenarios where the left operand could be initial.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way key figures are defined, leading to situations where expected values are