How To Fix SY145 - Argument for EXP is too big

SY145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Argument for EXP is too big

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY145 - Argument for EXP is too big ?

  The SAP error message SY145 ("Argument for EXP is too big") typically occurs when you are trying to calculate the exponential of a number that is too large for the system to handle. The EXP function in SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is used to calculate the exponential value of a given number, but it has limitations on the size of the input.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by passing a value to the EXP function that exceeds the maximum limit that can be processed. In ABAP, the EXP function can only handle certain ranges of input values, and if the input exceeds these limits, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being passed to the EXP function. Ensure that they are within a reasonable range. The typical limit for the input to the EXP function is around