How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD184 - The precision of '&1' is too low for the input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: The precision of '&1' is too low for the input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD184 - The precision of '&1' is too low for the input ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD184 The precision of '&1' is too low for the input typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is a mismatch between the precision of a numeric field in the data model and the actual data being processed. This error indicates that the value being passed to a numeric field exceeds the defined precision of that field.
  Cause:
  
  Precision Mismatch: The numeric value being sent to the OData service has more decimal places than the target field can accommodate. For example, if a field is defined to hold a number with a precision of 2 decimal places, but the input value has 3 or more decimal places, this error will occur.
  Data Model Definition: The data model (e.g., the structure of the OData service) may have been defined with insufficient precision for the expected input values.
  Input Data: The data being sent from the frontend (e.g., an SAP Fiori app or another client) may not be formatted correctly or may contain unexpected values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model definition in the OData service. Ensure that the precision and scale of the numeric fields are defined correctly to accommodate the expected input values.
  
  You can do this by checking the metadata of the OData service in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Values: If the input values are being generated or formatted in the frontend, ensure that they are rounded or truncated to fit the defined precision of the target fields.
  
  For example, if a field is defined with a precision of 2, ensure that the input values are formatted to 2 decimal places.
  
  
  
  Modify Service Definition: If necessary, modify the OData service definition to increase the precision of the affected fields. This may involve:
  
  Adjusting the data type in the underlying database table or structure.
  Regenerating the OData service to reflect the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the OData service with various input values to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the service behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling precision issues in OData services.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and OData documentation for best practices on defining data types and handling numeric precision.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the data flow and identify where the precision mismatch is occurring.
  
  By addressing the precision mismatch and ensuring that the data model aligns with the expected input values, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD184.