How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD270 - The facet 'scale' can not be larger than the facet 'precision'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: The facet 'scale' can not be larger than the facet 'precision'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD270 - The facet 'scale' can not be larger than the facet 'precision' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD270 indicates that there is a problem with the definition of a data type in your OData service, specifically related to the facets of a decimal or numeric type. The error states that the facet 'scale' cannot be larger than the facet 'precision'. 
  Cause:
  In the context of numeric data types:
  
  Precision refers to the total number of digits that can be stored, both to the left and right of the decimal point.
  Scale refers to the number of digits that can be stored to the right of the decimal point.
  
  The error occurs when the scale (the number of digits after the decimal point) is defined to be larger than the precision (the total number of digits). For example, if you have a precision of 5 and a scale of 3, this is valid because you can have 2 digits before the decimal point. However, if you set the scale to 6, it is invalid because you cannot have 6 digits after the decimal point if the total number of digits is only 5.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the definitions of the data types in your OData service. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Data Type Definition: Review the data type definition in your ABAP code or the data model where the OData service is defined. Look for the fields that are causing the issue.
  
  
  Adjust Precision and Scale: Ensure that the scale is less than or equal to the precision. For example, if you have:
  
  Precision = 5
  Scale = 6
  You should change it to:
  Precision = 6
  Scale = 5
  or any other valid combination where scale = precision.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the OData Service: After making the changes, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Service: Once the service is regenerated, test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on data types and their facets.
  OData Service Development: Familiarize yourself with the OData service development guidelines in SAP, especially regarding data types and their definitions.
  Debugging: If you continue to face issues, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD270 and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.