Message type: E = Error
Message class: CE - CAPP messages
Message number: 524
Message text: Method & formula &: Error when calculating a logarithm
Formula &V2& is used in method &V1&. This formula contains a
logarithm: LOG( ). When the formula was used, the value of which the
logarithm was to be calculated was less than or equal to zero.
Make sure that the values of which a logarithm is to be calculated are
greater than zero.
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CE524
- Method & formula &: Error when calculating a logarithm ?The SAP error message CE524, which states "Method & formula &: Error when calculating a logarithm," typically occurs in the context of SAP's CO (Controlling) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or other related calculations that involve logarithmic functions.
Cause: The error is usually triggered by one of the following issues: Invalid Input Values: The logarithm function is only defined for positive numbers. If the input value to the logarithm function is zero or negative, the calculation will fail, resulting in this error. Data Type Issues: If the data type of the variable being used in the logarithm calculation is not appropriate (e.g., a string instead of a numeric type), it can lead to this error. Formula Errors: There may be an error in the formula or method being used to calculate the logarithm, such as incorrect syntax or logic.
Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the
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