How To Fix SD_EXPRESSION022 - At least one operand is of type FLTP. This requires explicit CAST

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_EXPRESSION - Messages processing AST expressions

• Message number: 022

• Message text: At least one operand is of type FLTP. This requires explicit CAST

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION022 - At least one operand is of type FLTP. This requires explicit CAST ?

  The SAP error message SD_EXPRESSION022 indicates that there is an issue with a calculation or expression in your SAP system where at least one operand is of type FLTP (floating point) and requires an explicit cast to ensure that the operation can be performed correctly. This typically occurs in ABAP code or in the context of SAP queries, where data types must be compatible for operations to execute without errors.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to perform an operation (like addition, subtraction, etc.) between different data types, specifically involving floating-point numbers (FLTP).
  The system requires that all operands in the expression be of the same type or compatible types, and it cannot implicitly convert the types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to explicitly cast the operands to ensure they are of compatible types. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Expression: Locate the specific expression or calculation that is causing the error. This could be in a custom ABAP program, a report, or a query.
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the operands involved in the expression. You may find that one or more operands are of type FLTP while others are of a different type (e.g., INT4, CHAR, etc.).
  
  
  Explicit Casting: Use explicit casting to convert the operands to a compatible type. For example, if you are adding a FLTP variable to an INT4 variable, you can cast the INT4 variable to FLTP:
  DATA: lv_float TYPE f,
        lv_int   TYPE i.
  
  lv_float = lv_float + CAST f( lv_int ).
  
  
  Modify the Expression: Adjust the expression to ensure all operands are of the same type. This may involve changing the data type of variables or using casting functions.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the program or report to ensure that the error is resolved and that the calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Types in ABAP: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, especially FLTP (floating point) and how they interact with other types.
  Casting Functions: Learn about the casting functions available in ABAP, such as CAST, to convert between different data types.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the type mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD_EXPRESSION022 error and ensure that your calculations are performed correctly in SAP.