How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD269 - The facet 'precision' has to be larger than the facet 'scale'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 269

• Message text: The facet 'precision' has to be larger than the facet 'scale'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD269 - The facet 'precision' has to be larger than the facet 'scale' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD269 indicates that there is a problem with the definition of a numeric data type in your OData service. Specifically, the error states that the facet 'precision' must be larger than the facet 'scale'. 
  Understanding the Terms:
  
  Precision: This refers to the total number of digits that can be stored in a numeric field, including both the digits before and after the decimal point.
  Scale: This refers to the number of digits that can be stored to the right of the decimal point.
  
  Cause of the Error:
  The error occurs when the defined precision of a numeric field is less than or equal to its scale. For example, if you define a numeric field with a precision of 5 and a scale of 3, it means you can have 5 total digits, of which 3 can be after the decimal point. This leaves only 2 digits for the whole number part, which is valid. However, if you define a precision of 3 and a scale of 4, it is invalid because you cannot have more digits after the decimal point than the total number of digits.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the precision and scale of the affected field in your OData service. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or by checking the data model.
  
  
  Adjust Precision and Scale:
  
  Open the data model in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Locate the entity type that contains the problematic field.
  Check the properties of the field and ensure that the precision is greater than the scale.
  For example, if the scale is 4, the precision should be at least 5 or more.
  
  
  
  Re-generate the Service: After making the changes, regenerate the OData service to apply the new definitions.
  
  
  Test the Service: Once the service is regenerated, test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: The error is related to the SAP Gateway framework, which is used to create OData services.
  Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the data types and their definitions in the context of OData services to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for more details on defining data types and handling OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.