How To Fix WL389 - Division by zero is not allowed (expression '&' has value 0)


WL389 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

  • Message number: 389

  • Message text: Division by zero is not allowed (expression '&' has value 0)

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  • What causes this issue?

    A division by zero is not defined.

    System Response

    INCLUDE NA_WF_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

    How to fix this error?

    Edit the workflow container so that the factor is greater than zero.
    Restart the workflow.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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WL389 - Details

  • The SAP error message WL389, which states "Division by zero is not allowed (expression '&' has value 0)," typically occurs when a calculation in an ABAP program or a report attempts to divide a number by zero. This is a common programming error that can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing data or performing calculations based on user input or database values.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by an attempt to perform a division operation where the divisor (the number you are dividing by) is zero. This can happen due to: Incorrect data input or missing values. Logic errors in the program that do not handle cases where the divisor could be zero. Data inconsistencies in the database that lead to a zero value being used in a calculation.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Code: Review the ABAP code where the division operation is performed. Ensure that there

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