How To Fix M2368 - CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 368

• Message text: CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!

What causes this issue?

In the definition of a division, you specified as a second operand
(divisor) a <ZH>&v1&</> ! This is not permitted!

System Response

M2E368

How to fix this error?

Please select a different operator or divisor <ZH>different from
&v1&</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2368 - CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step! ?

  The SAP error message M2368 "CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!" typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when a calculation involves division by zero or an undefined value. This error is often encountered in the context of planning or reporting where a division operation is attempted, but the divisor is either zero or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Division by Zero: The most common cause is that the divisor in a calculation is zero. This can happen if there are no available quantities, or if the data being processed does not have valid values.
  Incorrect Data: The data being used in the calculation may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to a situation where the divisor cannot be determined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant planning or reporting steps in SAP.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master, BOM, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data: Review the data being used in the calculation. Ensure that all necessary values are present and correct. Look for any zero values or missing entries that could lead to a division by zero.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the relevant planning or reporting steps. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the calculations are set up properly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the program to identify where the division by zero is occurring.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your calculations to prevent division by zero. This can include checks to ensure that the divisor is not zero before performing the division.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or process you are working with.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you encounter this error, it may be related to specific transaction codes in SAP (e.g., MRP, production orders, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.