How To Fix DDLS371 - CAST & of type & to & is not possible. Decimal places of target too small

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 371

• Message text: CAST & of type & to & is not possible. Decimal places of target too small

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS371 - CAST & of type & to & is not possible. Decimal places of target too small ?

  The SAP error message DDLS371 indicates that there is an issue with a data type conversion, specifically when trying to cast a value from one type to another where the target type does not have enough decimal places to accommodate the value being cast. This typically occurs in the context of database operations, such as when you are trying to convert a decimal or floating-point number to a smaller decimal type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to convert a numeric value (e.g., a decimal with several decimal places) to a target type that has fewer decimal places than the source type.
  For example, if you are trying to cast a DECIMAL(10,5) to DECIMAL(10,2), and the value has more than 2 decimal places, the conversion will fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Adjust the Target Data Type:
  
  If possible, modify the target data type to have more decimal places. For example, change DECIMAL(10,2) to DECIMAL(10,5) or a larger size that can accommodate the values being cast.
  
  
  
  Rounding or Truncating Values:
  
  If changing the target data type is not feasible, you can round or truncate the source value to fit the target type. For example, you can use SQL functions like ROUND() or TRUNC() to adjust the value before casting.
  
  SELECT CAST(ROUND(your_value, 2) AS DECIMAL(10,2)) FROM your_table;
  
  
  Check Data Input:
  
  Ensure that the data being input into the system is within the acceptable range for the target data type. Validate the data before performing the cast.
  
  
  
  Review Database Schema:
  
  Review the database schema to ensure that the data types are appropriately defined for the values they are expected to hold. This may involve changing the data types in the database tables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Types in SAP: Understanding the different data types and their precision is crucial. SAP uses various numeric types, including DECIMAL, FLOAT, and INT, each with specific characteristics regarding precision and scale.
  SQL Functions: Familiarize yourself with SQL functions that can help manipulate numeric values, such as CAST(), CONVERT(), ROUND(), and TRUNC().
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on data types and error handling in ABAP and SQL contexts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DDLS371 error and ensure that your data type conversions are successful.