How To Fix DB842 - Exponent empty

DB842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Exponent empty

What causes this issue?

You entered a floating point number with an empty exponent (that is, it
contained the exponent sign ("E"), but nothing after it).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

A vaild floating point number is constructed as follows: sign
(optional), mantissa (with decimal places and thousand separators as
required), and the exponent (optional), consisting of the "E"
character, a sign (optional) and the exponent itself.
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-1&V1&234&V2&567E-07
4
+999E7
4&V2&56

System Response

The system cannot accept your input.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB842 - Exponent empty ?

  The SAP error message DB842 "Exponent empty" typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when dealing with numeric data types or calculations that involve exponentiation. This error indicates that there is an issue with the exponent part of a numeric expression, which is expected to be present but is missing or empty.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Issues: The error may arise if the data being processed is not in the expected numeric format, leading to an empty exponent.
  Invalid Calculations: If a calculation involves exponentiation and the exponent is not properly defined or is null, this error can occur.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or rules in the database that prevent certain operations from being performed if the data does not meet specific criteria.
  Programming Errors: If custom ABAP code or SQL queries are involved, there may be logical errors in how the exponent is being calculated or referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that