How To Fix SD_EXPRESSION020 - Division is only allowed for FLTP (left operand here is of type &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_EXPRESSION - Messages processing AST expressions

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Division is only allowed for FLTP (left operand here is of type &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION020 - Division is only allowed for FLTP (left operand here is of type &) ?

  The SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION020 indicates that there is an issue with a division operation in your ABAP code or in a configuration where the left operand is not of the expected type. Specifically, the error states that division is only allowed for floating-point numbers (FLTP), and the left operand in your expression is of a different type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The left operand in the division operation is not of type FLTP (floating-point). It could be an integer (INT4), decimal (DEC), or any other type that does not support division.
  Incorrect Configuration: If this error occurs in a configuration setting (like pricing or condition records), it may be due to incorrect data types being used in the calculation formulas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the operands involved in the division operation. Ensure that the left operand is of type FLTP. If it is not, you may need to convert it to FLTP using appropriate conversion functions (e.g., CONVERT_TO_FLTP).
  
  
  Modify the Code: If you are working with custom ABAP code, modify the code to ensure that the operands are of compatible types. For example:
  DATA: lv_value TYPE i, " or any other type
        lv_result TYPE f. " FLTP type
  lv_result = lv_value / 1.0. " Ensure the divisor is also FLTP
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error occurs in a configuration setting (like pricing), check the configuration for any formulas or calculations that may be using incorrect data types. Adjust the configuration to ensure that all operands in division operations are of type FLTP.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unable to identify the source of the error, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the type mismatch occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, especially FLTP (floating-point) and how they are used in arithmetic operations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD - Sales and Distribution) to understand how calculations are handled and any specific requirements for data types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD_EXPRESSION020 error and ensure that your division operations are performed correctly.