How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED148 - Precision/scale value comb. invalid: property '&1', entity type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Precision/scale value comb. invalid: property '&1', entity type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED148 - Precision/scale value comb. invalid: property '&1', entity type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED148 indicates that there is an issue with the precision and scale values defined for a property in an entity type within an OData service. This error typically arises when the precision and scale settings for a numeric property do not conform to the expected values defined in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Precision/Scale Combination: The precision and scale values defined for a property are not valid. For example, if the precision is set to a value that is less than the scale, it will trigger this error.
  Data Model Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data model defined in the backend and the OData service metadata.
  Incorrect Data Type: The property may be defined with an incorrect data type that does not support the specified precision and scale.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the OData service or the underlying database table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Precision and Scale: Review the precision and scale settings for the property in question. Ensure that the precision is greater than or equal to the scale. For example, if you have a property defined as DECIMAL(5,2), the precision is 5 and the scale is 2, which is valid.
  Update Data Model: If there is a mismatch, update the data model in the backend to ensure that it aligns with the OData service definition.
  Adjust Data Types: Ensure that the data type of the property is appropriate for the precision and scale you are trying to set. For example, if you are using a string type, it should not have precision and scale defined.
  Regenerate OData Service: If changes are made to the data model, regenerate the OData service to reflect those changes.
  Check Service Metadata: Use the OData service metadata (usually accessible via a URL like /sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata) to verify the definitions of the entity types and properties.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  OData Documentation: Review the OData documentation for guidelines on defining entity types and properties, especially regarding precision and scale for numeric types.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools in SAP (like transaction codes SE80 or SE11) to inspect the data model and OData service configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED148 error message.