How To Fix 5F721 - The fraction number cannot be zero

5F721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 721

• Message text: The fraction number cannot be zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F721 - The fraction number cannot be zero ?

  The SAP error message 5F721 ("The fraction number cannot be zero") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or calculations where a fraction or decimal value is expected, but a zero value is being provided instead. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Material Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that a user has entered a fraction or decimal value as zero in a field that requires a non-zero value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the system where certain parameters or settings are not correctly defined, leading to the system expecting a non-zero fraction.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, a user might have mistakenly left a field blank or entered zero when a valid fraction was expected.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, they might not be handling certain cases