How To Fix SY142 - Processor stack overflow for floating point calculation

SY142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Processor stack overflow for floating point calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY142 - Processor stack overflow for floating point calculation ?

  The SAP error message SY142 indicates a "Processor stack overflow for floating point calculation." This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the floating-point arithmetic operations in the ABAP program, often due to excessive recursion or deep call stacks that exceed the limits of the processor's stack.
  Causes:
  
  Excessive Recursion: If a function or method calls itself too many times without a proper base case, it can lead to a stack overflow.
  Deep Call Stack: A series of function calls that are too deep can also cause the stack to overflow.
  Large Data Structures: Operations on large data structures or arrays that require significant stack space can lead to this error.
  Infinite Loops: If there are loops that do not terminate correctly, they can lead to excessive stack usage.
  Complex Calculations: Performing complex floating-point calculations that require more stack space than is available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Recursive Functions: Check any recursive functions for proper base cases and