KB39182: Nested numeric calculations are not validated when creating a consolidation thus creating incorrect formulas in Developer 9.x and 10.x

SYMPTOM:
When validating a consolidation arranged such that 0-, the equation is re-arranged such that making the formula invalid.
 
Consider a consolidation using a nested formula as the one show in the screenshot below:
 

Sample Code/Error
Formula: 0 -  
   
 
After clicking the "Validate" button, the consolidation formula gets rearranged as shown below: 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 CAUSE:
This is a known issue in Strategy Developer 9.x and 10.x.
 
ACTION:
Contact Strategy Technical Support for an update on the status of this issue.  
 
WORKAROUND:
To resolve this issue, eliminate nesting in calculation by distributing the negative sign to the appropriate components as shown below: 
 

 
Sample Code/Error
Formula: (y-x-z)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sample Code/Error
Formula:  
 
KB39182