How To Fix O3078 - BSW % fraction cannot be less than zero or greater than 100 %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 078

• Message text: BSW % fraction cannot be less than zero or greater than 100 %

What causes this issue?

A Base, Sediment & Water (BSW) fraction has been passed to the
Quantity Conversion Interface (QCI) which is less than zero or greater
than 100% . This is not possible and would lead to negative quantities.

System Response

The system stops processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct the BSW entry.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3078 - BSW % fraction cannot be less than zero or greater than 100 % ?

  The SAP error message O3078, which states "BSW % fraction cannot be less than zero or greater than 100 %," typically occurs in the context of Business Warehouse (BW) or Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when dealing with percentage values in calculations or data entries. This error indicates that a percentage value being processed is outside the acceptable range of 0% to 100%.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: A user may have entered a percentage value that is less than 0% or greater than 100%.
  Data Source Issues: The data being loaded into the system may contain invalid percentage values due to errors in the source data.
  Calculation Errors: There may be a formula or calculation that results in a percentage value falling outside the valid range.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the BW or BPC configuration may lead to improper handling of percentage values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values for the percentage fields in the relevant data entry forms or reports. Ensure that all values are within the range of 0% to 100%.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent invalid percentage values from being entered into the system.
  Review Source Data: If the error arises during data loading, check the source data for any anomalies or incorrect values that may be causing the issue.
  Adjust Calculations: If the error is due to a calculation, review the formulas used to ensure they are correctly set up to produce valid percentage values.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in BW or BPC to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle percentage values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to data entry, reporting, and configuration in BW/BPC, such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or BPC administration transactions.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O3078 error and implement a solution to resolve it.