How To Fix GLE_ECS_MSG_S033 - Error when mapping the amount: the conversion deletes the decimal places

GLE_ECS_MSG_S033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MSG_S - Predefined Messages in Error Correction System

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Error when mapping the amount: the conversion deletes the decimal places

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S033 - Error when mapping the amount: the conversion deletes the decimal places ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S033 typically occurs during the process of mapping amounts in financial transactions, particularly when there is a discrepancy in the decimal places during currency conversion or amount mapping. This error indicates that the conversion process is resulting in the loss of decimal places, which can lead to inaccuracies in financial reporting and processing.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The error may arise when the system attempts to convert an amount from one currency to another, and the conversion rate does not maintain the required decimal precision.
  Configuration Settings: Incorrect settings in the currency configuration or the decimal places defined for specific currencies in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of amounts with incorrect decimal places can trigger this error during processing.
  Rounding Rules: The rounding rules applied during the conversion may not align with the expected decimal places, causing the system to truncate or round