How To Fix SY169 - Error in arithmetic operation

SY169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Error in arithmetic operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY169 - Error in arithmetic operation ?

  The SAP error message SY169 ("Error in arithmetic operation") typically occurs when there is an issue with a calculation or arithmetic operation in an ABAP program. This error can arise from various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The operands involved in the arithmetic operation may not be compatible. For example, trying to perform arithmetic on a character string instead of a numeric value.
  Overflow: The result of the arithmetic operation exceeds the maximum limit of the data type being used (e.g., trying to store a value larger than what an integer can hold).
  Division by Zero: Attempting to divide a number by zero will trigger this error.
  Invalid Values: Using invalid or unexpected values in calculations, such as null or uninitialized variables.
  Incorrect Logic: Errors in the logic of the program that lead to invalid arithmetic operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that all operands in the arithmetic operation are of compatible data types. Use appropriate type