How To Fix BUKF205 - Specify a name for the key figure

BUKF205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUKF - Message class for Key Figures

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Specify a name for the key figure

What causes this issue?

You have created a key figure that cannot be saved because the name is
initial (blank).

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Specify a name for the key figure you have created.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUKF205 - Specify a name for the key figure ?

  The SAP error message BUKF205, which states "Specify a name for the key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when you are trying to create or modify a key figure without providing a necessary name.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new key figure in a planning model or InfoProvider without entering a name.
  The system requires a unique identifier for the key figure to differentiate it from others in the model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BUKF205 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Provide a Name: Ensure that you enter a valid and unique name for the key figure in the relevant field. The name should be descriptive enough to identify the purpose of the key figure.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Make sure that the name adheres to any naming conventions or restrictions set by your organization or the SAP system. This may include