How To Fix RSAR117 - Error in an arithmetic operation in record &

RSAR117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error in an arithmetic operation in record &

What causes this issue?

The transfer program attempted to execute an invalid arithmetic
operation.

System Response

Processing was terminated, and indicated as incorrect. You can carry
out the update again any time you choose.

How to fix this error?

Check that the data is accurate.
In particular, check that the data types, and lengths of the
transferred data, agree with the definitions of the InfoSource, and
that fixed values and routines defined in the transfer rules deliver
correct data.
The error may have arisen because you didn't specify the existing
headers.
If necessary, correct the data error and start processing again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR117 - Error in an arithmetic operation in record & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR117, which indicates "Error in an arithmetic operation in record &," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error suggests that there is an issue with a calculation or arithmetic operation being performed on a record during data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error may arise if there is an attempt to perform arithmetic operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Null or Invalid Values: If the data being processed contains null or invalid values (e.g., division by zero), it can lead to this error.
  Overflow or Underflow: Performing operations that exceed the limits of the data type can cause overflow or underflow errors.
  Incorrect Logic in Calculated Fields: If there are calculated fields or formulas defined in the data model that are not correctly