How To Fix RSM117 - Error in an arithmetic operation or a data conversion

RSM117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error in an arithmetic operation or a data conversion

What causes this issue?

The self-defined conversion routine for the field &V1& tried to execute
an invalid arithmetic operation or an invalid conversion of data types.

System Response

The IDoc processing was terminated and defined as incorrect. You can
always reimport the IDoc at any time.

How to fix this error?

Check the accuracy of the self-defined conversion routine for the field
&V1&. Make sure that the used data types and lengths match the
definition of the InfoSource.
Correct any data errors and restart processing for this IDoc.
If the problem continues to occur, search in the SAP Support Portal for
the relevant notes and create a customer message if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM117 - Error in an arithmetic operation or a data conversion ?

  The SAP error message RSM117, which indicates "Error in an arithmetic operation or a data conversion," typically arises during data processing in SAP systems, particularly in the context of data extraction, transformation, or loading (ETL) processes. This error can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data type. For example, trying to perform arithmetic operations on a string instead of a numeric value.
  Invalid Data Values: The presence of invalid or unexpected values in the data can lead to arithmetic errors. For instance, division by zero or attempting to convert a non-numeric string to a number.
  Overflow or Underflow: Performing calculations that exceed the maximum or minimum limits of the data type can cause this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the data extraction or transformation settings can lead to this error.
  Data Format Issues: Issues with the format of the data being imported or processed,