How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED164 - Precision not allowed on property '&1' of entity type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Precision not allowed on property '&1' of entity type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED164 - Precision not allowed on property '&1' of entity type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED164 indicates that there is an issue with the precision of a property in an OData service. This error typically arises when the precision defined for a numeric property in the entity type is not allowed or is not compatible with the OData service's expectations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Precision Definition: The property in question has a precision defined in the data model that is not supported by the OData service. This can happen if the precision is set to a value that exceeds the limits allowed by the OData protocol.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the property may not be compatible with the precision settings. For example, if a property is defined as a decimal with a specific precision, but the underlying database or OData service does not support that precision.
  Model Configuration: There may be issues in the way the entity type is configured in the OData model, leading