How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS034 - Amount formatting with currency &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Amount formatting with currency &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS034 - Amount formatting with currency &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS034 Amount formatting with currency &1 failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with formatting currency amounts. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect data types, missing currency information, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The amount being processed may not be in the expected format (e.g., it should be a decimal but is being passed as a string).
  Missing Currency Information: The currency code may not be provided or may be invalid, leading to formatting issues.
  Localization Issues: The system may be trying to format the amount based on a locale that does not match the currency.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the amount being passed to the OData service is of the correct data type (e.g., decimal or float).
  Verify Currency Code: Make sure that the currency code being used is valid and exists in the system. Check if the currency is properly defined in the relevant tables (e.g., TCURC).
  Review OData Service Configuration: Check the OData service configuration in the SAP Gateway. Ensure that the service is correctly set up to handle currency formatting.
  Debugging: Use transaction codes like /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for additional error details. You can also use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the service and see the raw data being returned.
  Check User Settings: Sometimes, user-specific settings (like currency format settings) can lead to issues. Ensure that the user profile settings are correctly configured.
  Update SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. Sometimes, there are known bugs that have been fixed in later patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and currency formatting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for debugging and analysis.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.