{"id":1419,"date":"2021-11-06T09:59:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T09:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/?p=1419"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T07:21:21","slug":"divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes and Solutions of Divide by Zero Error in SQL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, one of our customers ran over this error as it is inconceivable to hope to isolate a number by nothing. It prompts immeasurability. We perform data calculations in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Microsoft_SQL_Server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQL Server<\/a> for various considerations.<\/p>\n<p>As a component of your Server Management Services, we assist our customers with a couple of SQL requests. Today, \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, around here at <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arzhost.com\/\">ARZHOST<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, let us see how to fix this slip-up.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#Cause_for_the_error_%E2%80%98SQL_Server_parcel_by_zero_error_experienced\" >Cause for the error &#8216;SQL Server parcel by zero error experienced&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#How_to_address_the_error_%E2%80%98SQL_Server_parcel_by_zero_error_experienced\" >How to address the error &#8216;SQL Server parcel by zero error experienced&#8217;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#Procedure_1_SQL_NULLIF_Function\" >Procedure 1: SQL NULLIF Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#Procedure_2_Using_CASE_enunciation_to_avoid_segment_by_zero_error\" >Procedure 2: Using CASE enunciation to avoid segment by zero error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#Procedure_3_SET_ARITHABORT_OFF\" >Procedure 3: SET ARITHABORT OFF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#Termination\" >Termination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/#People_Also_Ask\" >People Also Ask<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cause_for_the_error_%E2%80%98SQL_Server_parcel_by_zero_error_experienced\"><\/span><strong>Cause for the error &#8216;SQL Server parcel by zero error experienced&#8217; <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, Permit us to see what could cause the error &#8216;SQL Server parcel by zero missteps experienced&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>As a matter of first importance, If the product2 sum leaves stock and that suggests we don&#8217;t have any sum for product2.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>Declare @Product1 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Declare @Product2 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product1 = 50;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product2 = 0;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SELECT @Product1\/@Product2 Product Ratio;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, We get SQL parcel by zero error messages (message id 8134, level 16):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>Msg 8134, Level 16, State 1, Line 13<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Hole by zero error experienced.<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_address_the_error_%E2%80%98SQL_Server_parcel_by_zero_error_experienced\"><\/span><strong>How to address the error &#8216;SQL Server parcel by zero error experienced&#8217;? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consistently, \u201c<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/divide-by-zero-error-encountered-sql\/\">Divide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u201d, is a best practice to form code to not give segment by zero message. It should have an instrument to oversee such conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Pushing forward, let us see incredible techniques followed by our Hosting Expert Designers use to handle this error.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_1_SQL_NULLIF_Function\"><\/span><strong>Procedure 1: SQL NULLIF Function <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From the get-go, \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, we use NULLIF ability to avoid segment by zero error message.<\/p>\n<p>The semantic construction of NULLIF work:<\/p>\n<p>NULLIF (expression1, expression2)<\/p>\n<p>It recognizes two disputes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>First thing,<\/u><\/strong> if both the disputes are the same, it returns an invalid worth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, For example, accept that the value of the two conflicts is 10.<\/p>\n<p><code>SELECT NULLIF (10, 10) result;<\/code><\/p>\n<p>For the present circumstance, the yield will be invalid.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Second thing<\/u><\/strong>, if both the conflicts are not the same, it returns the value of the principal dispute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this model, \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, both disputes regards to contrast. It returns the yield as the worth of the first conflict 10.<\/p>\n<p><code>SELECT NULLIF (10, 5) result;<\/code><\/p>\n<p>We can change our fundamental inquiry using the SQL NULLIF explanation. We place the going with reasoning using NULLIF work for taking out SQL segment by zero botches:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use NULLIF work in the denominator with second dispute regard zero<\/li>\n<li>In the event that the worth of the key question is besides zero, this cutoff returns an invalid worth. In SQL Server, if we package a number with invalid, the yield is invalid in addition.<\/li>\n<li>On the off chance that the worth of the significant clash isn&#8217;t zero, it returns the essential question worth and division happens as standard qualities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><code>Report @Product1 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Declare @Product2 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>@Product1 = 50;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product2 = 0;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><code>SELECT @Product1\/NULLIF(@Product2,0) Product Ratio;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Execute this modified request. \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, We will get the yield as NULL since the denominator contains zero.<\/p>\n<p>If we needn&#8217;t bother with the invalid worth in the yield, we can use SQL ISNULL ability to avoid invalid characteristics in the yield and show an unmistakable worth. This limit replaces the invalid worth in expression1 and returns expression2 regard as yield.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_2_Using_CASE_enunciation_to_avoid_segment_by_zero_error\"><\/span><strong>Procedure 2: Using CASE enunciation to avoid segment by zero error <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Additionally, you can use a CASE verbalization in SQL to return regards subject to express conditions. \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, The Case clarification checks for the value of @Product2 limit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sql-nullif-function-3.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12743\" title=\"sql nullif function\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sql-nullif-function-3-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"sql nullif function\" width=\"730\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sql-nullif-function-3-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sql-nullif-function-3-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sql-nullif-function-3-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sql-nullif-function-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If the @Product2 regard is zero, it brings an invalid back.<\/li>\n<li>In case the above condition isn&#8217;t satisfied, it does the calculating movement (@Product1\/@Product2) and returns the yield.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><code>Report @Product1 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Report @Product2 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product1 = 50;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product2 = 0;<\/code><\/li>\n<li>SELECT CASE<\/li>\n<li><code>Right when @Product2 = 0<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Then, NULL<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>ELSE @Product1\/@Product2<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>END AS Product Ratio;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, We will get yield as NULL.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_3_SET_ARITHABORT_OFF\"><\/span><strong>Procedure 3: SET ARITHABORT OFF <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As usual, SQL Server has a default worth of SET ARITHABORT is ON. \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, We get SQL segment by zero error in the yield using the default directly.<\/p>\n<p>The T-SQL language for controlling the ARITHABORT decision is shown underneath:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>SET ARITHABORT {ON | OFF}<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using ARITHABORT ON, the inquiry will end with a parcel with zero message. It is the default lead.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>SET ARITHABORT ON \u2014 Default<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET ANSI_WARNINGS ON<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Announce @Product1 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Announce @Product2 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product1 = 50;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>@Product2 = 0;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SELECT @Product1\/@Product2 Product Ratio;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We get the SQL segment by zero error messages.<\/p>\n<p>Using ARITHABORT OFF, \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, the bunch will end and returns an invalid worth. We truly need to use ARITHABORT in blend in with SET ANSI_WARNINGS OFF to avoid the error message:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>SET ARITHABORT OFF<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET ANSI_WARNINGS OFF<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Announce @Product1 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>Announce @Product2 INT;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product1 = 50;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SET @Product2 = 0;<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SELECT @Product1\/@Product2 Product Ratio;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, We will get the yield as NULL.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the going with a request to truly check out the current definition for the ARITHABORT limit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>Articulate @ARITHABORT VARCHAR (3) = 'OFF';<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>In the event that ((64 and @@OPTIONS) = 64) SET @ARITHABORT = 'ON';<\/code><\/li>\n<li><code>SELECT @ARITHABORT AS ARITHABORT;<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The default ARITHABORT setting for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is ON. We can see it using SSMS Tools properties. Investigate to Tools &#8211; &gt; Options &#8211; &gt; Advanced.<\/p>\n<p>We should not change the value of ARITHABORT aside from whenever required. It might make performance issues, \u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, as well. It is more intelligent to use various techniques for avoiding SQL segment by zero error.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Termination\"><\/span><strong>Termination <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDivide by Zero Error Encountered.SQL\u201d, we saw how our Hosting Professional Developers settle screw-up SQL Server parcel by zero missteps experienced.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_Also_Ask\"><\/span><strong>People Also Ask<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Question # 1: What is divided by zero error SQL?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Answer: Server: Msg 8134, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Divide by zero error encountered. Causes: This error is caused by\u00a0performing a division operation wherein the denominator or the divisor is 0. This error is not encountered when the denominator or divisor is NULL because this will result in a NULL value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question # 2: What will you do to handle divide by zero in a SQL query?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Answer: If you&#8217;d like to handle division by zero gracefully, you can use\u00a0the NULLIF function. NULLIF takes two arguments: the expression of interest and the value you want to override. If the first argument is equal to the second, then NULLIF returns NULL; otherwise, it returns the first argument.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question # 3: Why can&#8217;t we divide by zero?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Answer: These notes discuss why we cannot divide by 0. The short answer is that\u00a00 has no multiplicative inverse, and any attempt to define a real number as the multiplicative inverse of 0 would result in the contradiction 0 = 1. These notes may be useful for anyone with questions about dividing by 0.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question # 4: Can I divide by zero?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Answer: It is well known\u00a0that you cannot divide a number by zero. Math teachers write, for example, 24 \u00f7 0 = undefined. They use analogies to convince students that it is impossible and meaningless, that \u201cyou cannot divide something by nothing.\u201d Yet we also learn that we can multiply by zero, add zero, and subtract zero.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question # 5: How do you stop a division by zero in Matlab?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Answer: If you want to avoid division by 0, you need to\u00a0make sure the denominator cannot possibly be 0 for any useful data range (and you have to test the data to be sure it does not violate the constraint); OR, you need to calculate the denominator first and test whether it is non-zero enough before you go ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, one of our customers ran over this error as it is inconceivable to hope to isolate a number by nothing. It prompts immeasurability. We perform data calculations in SQL Server for various considerations. As a component of your Server Management Services, we assist our customers with a couple of SQL requests. 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