How To Fix GIS005 - Arctangent (atan2) cannot be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GIS - Error Messages for GIS

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Arctangent (atan2) cannot be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GIS005 - Arctangent (atan2) cannot be calculated ?

  The SAP error message GIS005, which states "Arctangent (atan2) cannot be calculated," typically occurs in the context of geographic information systems (GIS) or when dealing with spatial data in SAP applications. This error is related to the calculation of the arctangent function, specifically when the inputs to the function are invalid or lead to undefined results.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  
  Invalid Input Values: The inputs to the atan2 function (usually the y and x coordinates) may be zero or invalid, leading to an undefined result. For example, atan2(0, 0) is undefined.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: The data being processed may contain null, NaN (Not a Number), or other invalid values that cannot be used in mathematical calculations.
  
  
  Coordinate System Issues: If the coordinates are not in the expected format or if there are issues with the coordinate reference system, it may lead to calculation errors.
  
  
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in