How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD293 - Precision must not be initial for Edm.Decimal Data Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Precision must not be initial for Edm.Decimal Data Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD293 - Precision must not be initial for Edm.Decimal Data Type ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD293 Precision must not be initial for Edm.Decimal Data Type typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when dealing with decimal data types. This error indicates that a required precision value for a decimal field is not set, which is necessary for the system to understand how to handle decimal numbers correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Precision: The precision for a decimal field in your OData model is not defined. In OData, the Edm.Decimal type requires both precision and scale to be specified.
  Model Definition Issues: The issue may arise from the way the data model is defined in the ABAP backend or in the service definition.
  Service Metadata: If the service metadata does not correctly define the decimal fields, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Precision and Scale:
  
  Go to the data model definition in your ABAP backend (e.g., using transaction SEGW).
  Locate the entity type that contains the decimal field.
  Ensure that the precision and scale are defined for the Edm.Decimal properties. For example, if you have a field defined as Edm.Decimal, you should specify something like Edm.Decimal(18,2) where 18 is the precision and 2 is the scale.
  
  
  
  Check Data Element:
  
  If the decimal field is based on a data element, check the data element definition in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure that it has the correct precision and scale defined.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  After making changes to the model, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected in the service metadata.
  You can do this by right-clicking on the project in SEGW and selecting "Generate" or "Regenerate".
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After making the changes and regenerating the service, test the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Specification: Understanding the OData specification regarding data types can help clarify how to define decimal types correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is being triggered.
  
  By ensuring that the precision and scale are correctly defined for all Edm.Decimal fields in your OData model, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD293.