How To Fix UMC035 - You are not allowed to make the operand dependent on the target period

UMC035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: You are not allowed to make the operand dependent on the target period

What causes this issue?

If you assign the target value from the target period as a value field
to one of the operands in the form template, the system can no longer
calculate the exact <DS:GLOS.63CE6E005C0ED511BCBE0800060D9C68>score</>
and <DS:GLOS.A1C4BDCA700ED511BCBE0800060D9C68>status</> because this
setting makes the score dependent on the target period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign another value field or constant to the operand.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC035 - You are not allowed to make the operand dependent on the target period ?

  The SAP error message UMC035, which states "You are not allowed to make the operand dependent on the target period," typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within SAP systems, particularly in the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) module or similar planning tools.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a planning function or formula that improperly references the target period in a way that is not allowed by the system. Specifically, it indicates that the operand (the variable or element being calculated) cannot be dependent on the target period for the operation being performed. This restriction is in place to ensure data integrity and consistency in planning scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMC035 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Planning Function/Formula: Check the planning function or formula that triggered the error. Ensure that the operands used do not reference the target period in a