How To Fix CE522 - Method &, formula &: Error when calculating a power

CE522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Method &, formula &: Error when calculating a power

What causes this issue?

Formula &V2& is used in method &V1&. When using formula &V2& an error
arose when raising a number to a higher power.

System Response

The system set the result of the formula &V2& to zero.
This result was used for further calculations.

How to fix this error?

You should check your formula and the values entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE522 - Method &, formula &: Error when calculating a power ?

  The SAP error message CE522 typically indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a power in a formula or method within the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financials (FI). This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect input values, data type mismatches, or issues with the formula logic itself.
  Causes of Error CE522
  
  Invalid Input Values: The values being used in the power calculation may be invalid (e.g., negative base with a non-integer exponent).
  Data Type Issues: The data types of the variables involved in the calculation may not be compatible (e.g., trying to perform a power operation on strings instead of numbers).
  Formula Logic Errors: There may be a logical error in the formula or method that is being executed, leading to an invalid calculation.
  Overflow Errors: The result of the power calculation may exceed the maximum limit for the data type