How To Fix DDLS333 - Data type & is currently not supported in an arithmetic expression

DDLS333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Data type & is currently not supported in an arithmetic expression

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS333 - Data type & is currently not supported in an arithmetic expression ?

  The SAP error message DDLS333 indicates that a specific data type is not supported in an arithmetic expression. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform arithmetic operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) on a data type that is not compatible with such operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  
  Unsupported Data Types: You are trying to use a data type that does not support arithmetic operations. Common unsupported types include:
  
  Character strings (CHAR, STRING)
  Date and time types (DATS, TIMS)
  Any user-defined types that do not have arithmetic capabilities.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type Usage: You may have inadvertently used a data type in an arithmetic expression that is not intended for such operations.
  
  
  Database Views or Tables: If you are working with database views or tables, the underlying data types may not support arithmetic operations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS333 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types involved in your arithmetic expression.