How To Fix CM_BOMBOS028 - Dividing by zero is not possible

CM_BOMBOS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Dividing by zero is not possible

What causes this issue?

The base quantity of the selected items of bill of material &v1& is
zero.
For the calculation of the percentage of the components, the item
quantity is divided by the base quantity. If the base quantity is zero,
the calculation will contain errors and the percentage cannot be
calculated.
&v2&

System Response

INCLUDE EHS_NA_END_GEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_BOMBOS028 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS028, which states "Dividing by zero is not possible," typically occurs in the context of calculations within SAP, particularly in the areas of material management, production planning, or any module that involves mathematical computations. This error indicates that a division operation is attempting to divide a number by zero, which is mathematically undefined.
  Causes:
  
  Zero Values in Data: The most common cause is that one of the values being used in a division operation is zero. This could be due to missing data, incorrect data entry, or a calculation that results in zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of certain parameters or settings in SAP can lead to situations where a zero value is used in calculations.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are issues with the integrity of the data (e.g., missing or corrupted records), this can lead to unexpected zero values.
  Custom Code or User Exits: If there are custom