How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED153 - Scale value invalid for property '&1' of entity type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Scale value invalid for property '&1' of entity type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED153 - Scale value invalid for property '&1' of entity type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED153 indicates that there is an issue with the scale value of a property in an entity type when working with OData services in SAP Gateway. This error typically arises when the data being sent to or received from the OData service does not conform to the expected format or constraints defined in the metadata.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Scale Value: The scale value of a numeric property is not valid. This could happen if:
  
  The value exceeds the defined precision or scale in the data model.
  The value is not formatted correctly (e.g., using a comma instead of a dot for decimal points).
  The value is null or empty when it should have a valid numeric representation.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the value being sent does not match the expected data type defined in the OData service metadata.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the data is being mapped from the source to the OData service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Metadata: Review the OData service metadata to understand the expected data types and scale values for the properties in question. Ensure that the values being sent conform to these definitions.
  
  
  Validate Input Data: Before sending data to the OData service, validate the input to ensure that:
  
  Numeric values are within the allowed range and scale.
  The format of the numeric values is correct (e.g., using the correct decimal separator).
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model: If necessary, adjust the data model to accommodate the values being processed. This may involve changing the precision or scale of the properties in the entity type.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the data being sent to the OData service. This can help identify where the invalid value is coming from.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch and manage such errors gracefully, providing meaningful feedback to users.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  OData Documentation: Review the OData documentation for best practices on data types and formatting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.