How To Fix CE521 - Method &, formula &: Division by zero

CE521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Method &, formula &: Division by zero

What causes this issue?

Formula &V2& is used in method &V1&. When the calculation was carried
out using this formula, a division by zero occurred.

System Response

The result of the formula has been set to zero. The calculation was
continued using this dummy result.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CE521 - Details

• The SAP error message CE521, which states "Method &, formula &: Division by zero," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a calculation is attempted that involves division by zero. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when calculating key figures, formulas, or methods in reports or planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Denominator: The most common cause is that the denominator in a calculation is zero. This can happen if the data being processed does not contain the expected values.
  Missing Data: If the data source for the calculation does not have the necessary values, it can lead to a division by zero.
  Incorrect Formula: The formula or method being used may not be correctly defined, leading to situations where a division by zero occurs.
  Data Filters: Filters applied to the data might exclude all relevant records, resulting in a zero value for the denominator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data: Review the data being used in