How To Fix RU550 - Division through zero: Gross header quantity of order & is zero

RU550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Division through zero: Gross header quantity of order & is zero

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RU550 - Details

• The SAP error message RU550, which states "Division through zero: Gross header quantity of order & is zero," typically occurs in the context of production orders, purchase orders, or similar documents where a calculation is attempted using a quantity that is zero. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a division operation where the divisor (in this case, the gross header quantity of the order) is zero, which is mathematically undefined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Quantity: The most common cause of this error is that the gross quantity of the order (e.g., production order, purchase order) is set to zero. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The order was created incorrectly.
  The order was not properly updated after changes were made.
  The order was canceled or not released properly.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the order, such as missing or incorrect entries in the order details.
  
  
  Configuration