How To Fix SD_EXPRESSION021 - Division is only allowed for FLTP (right operand here is of type &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_EXPRESSION - Messages processing AST expressions

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION021 - Division is only allowed for FLTP (right operand here is of type &) ?

  The SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION021 indicates that there is an issue with a division operation in your ABAP code or in a configuration where the right operand is not of the expected type. Specifically, the error states that division is only allowed for floating-point numbers (FLTP), and the right operand in your expression is of a different type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The right operand in a division operation is not a floating-point number (FLTP). It could be an integer (INT4), packed number (DEC), or any other type that does not support division in the context expected.
  Incorrect Variable Initialization: If a variable that is expected to be a floating-point number is not initialized correctly or is assigned a value of a different type, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, this error can arise from incorrect configuration in the SAP SD module, where calculations are performed based on incorrect data types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that both operands in the division operation are of type FLTP. You can do this by checking the variable declarations in your ABAP code or the configuration settings in the SAP SD module.
  
  
  Type Conversion: If the right operand is not of type FLTP, you can convert it to FLTP before performing the division. For example:
  DATA: lv_result TYPE f,
        lv_dividend TYPE i,
        lv_divisor TYPE i.
  
  lv_dividend = 10.
  lv_divisor = 3.
  
  lv_result = lv_dividend / lv_divisor.  " This will cause an error
  
  " Correct way
  lv_result = lv_dividend / lv_divisor * 1.0.  " Convert to FLTP
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the types of the variables involved in the division operation.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error is occurring in a configuration setting (like pricing or condition records), review the relevant settings to ensure that the data types are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are working with standard SAP transactions or reports, consult the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction to see if there are known issues or updates.
  
  
  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 related to the error message SD_EXPRESSION021. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or Stack Overflow for additional insights from other developers who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SD_EXPRESSION021 error in your SAP environment.