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Description

This error indicates an attempt to divide a number by zero within a calculation or query executed in SAP S/4HANA. It typically occurs during data processing, report generation, or custom development when a divisor field or variable unexpectedly evaluates to zero, which is mathematically undefined.

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Error Message

ERR_SQL_DIV_BY_ZERO

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Invalid Input Data

Users may enter or upload data where a value intended as a divisor is zero, leading to the error during subsequent calculations.

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Flawed Calculation Logic

Custom reports, formulas, or ABAP developments might contain logic that doesn't properly handle scenarios where a divisor could become zero.

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Incomplete Master Data

Essential master data, such as pricing scales or conversion factors, might be missing or incorrectly configured, resulting in zero values used in division.

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External Data Integration

Data imported from external systems may contain zero values for critical divisor fields, causing the error when processed by SAP S/4HANA.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Inspect and Correct Application Logic for Zero Divisors advanced

Identify and fix the root cause in the SAP S/4HANA application code that leads to division by zero.

1

Utilize SAP's debugging tools to trace the execution flow of the transaction or report that is generating the error. Focus on the point where calculations involving division are performed.

2

Examine the source code of the relevant ABAP program, function module, or CDS view. Look for any division operations (`/`).

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Implement checks for zero values in the divisor variable before performing the division. This can be done using conditional statements (e.g., `IF` or `CASE`).

IF divisor <> 0.
  result = numerator / divisor.
ELSE.
  result = 0.  " Or handle the error appropriately, e.g., log an error message.
ENDIF.

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Alternatively, use the `DIV` operator in ABAP, which handles division by zero by returning a specific value (often zero or raising a runtime error depending on configuration and context, but it's good practice to check).

result = numerator DIV divisor.

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Test the corrected code thoroughly in a non-production environment to ensure the error is resolved and no unintended side effects occur.

2. Analyze and Adjust Data for Potential Zero Divisors medium

Investigate the underlying data in SAP S/4HANA tables that might be causing zero values in division operations.

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Identify the specific tables and fields involved in the division operation that triggers the error. This information is usually available from the application error log or by debugging.

2

Write SQL queries to select records where the divisor field has a value of zero. This will help pinpoint the problematic data entries.

SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE your_divisor_field = 0;

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Review the business context of these zero values. Determine if they are valid data entries or indicate a data quality issue.

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If the zero values are due to data entry errors or incorrect data loads, correct the data using appropriate SAP transactions (e.g., MD04, MM02, FB02) or data correction tools. If the zero is a valid state, ensure the application logic handles it gracefully as described in Solution 1.

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After data correction, re-run the transaction or report that was causing the error to verify the fix.

3. Leverage SQL Functions for Safe Division medium

Use built-in SQL functions to prevent division by zero errors at the database level.

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Identify the SQL query or view definition that is performing the division. This is often within CDS views or SQL views used by SAP S/4HANA.

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Replace the direct division operation with a function that handles division by zero. In SAP HANA SQL, `NULLIF` and `COALESCE` are commonly used.

SELECT numerator / NULLIF(divisor, 0) AS result FROM your_table;

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To explicitly handle the case where the divisor is zero (e.g., return 0 or a specific error code), you can combine `NULLIF` with `COALESCE`.

SELECT COALESCE(numerator / NULLIF(divisor, 0), 0) AS result FROM your_table;

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If you are modifying a CDS view, you can implement this logic within the CDS view definition.

@AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'MYVIEW'
@AbapCatalog.compiler.CompareMode: 'IGNORE_CORRESPONDING'
@AccessControl.authorizationCheck: #CHECK
@EndUserText.label: 'My View'
define view ZMY_CDS_VIEW as select from your_table {
  key field1,
  numerator,
  divisor,
  COALESCE(numerator / NULLIF(divisor, 0), 0) as safe_division_result
};

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Deploy the modified SQL view or CDS view and re-test the application.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 304: Division by Zero Error