How To Fix DDLS385 - Division only allowed for float numbers (left operand has type &)

DDLS385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Division only allowed for float numbers (left operand has type &)

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DDLS385 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS385 indicates that there is an attempt to perform a division operation where the left operand is not of a floating-point type. This error typically occurs in ABAP programs or when working with database views or calculations in SAP where the data types of the operands are not compatible for division.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to divide a non-float number (like an integer or a string) by another number.
  The left operand in the division operation is of a type that does not support division, such as an integer or a character string.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both operands in the division operation are of a floating-point type. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the data types of the operands involved in the division. You can do this by checking the definitions of the variables or fields in