How To Fix DDLS259 - Current expression is not allowed as operand of an arithmetic operation

DDLS259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Current expression is not allowed as operand of an arithmetic operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS259 - Current expression is not allowed as operand of an arithmetic operation ?

  The SAP error message DDLS259: Current expression is not allowed as operand of an arithmetic operation typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with database views or calculations in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform an arithmetic operation on a data type that does not support such operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The expression being used in the arithmetic operation is of a type that cannot be used in arithmetic calculations (e.g., strings, structures, or other non-numeric types).
  Null or Empty Values: If the expression evaluates to a null or empty value, it may not be valid for arithmetic operations.
  Incorrect Use of Functions: Using functions that return non-numeric types in a context where numeric types are expected.
  Database View Issues: If the error occurs in a database view, it may be due to the way fields are