How To Fix SIT_PUWB076 - The decimal format of the source and target data types doesn't match.

SIT_PUWB076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIT_PUWB - Messages for Situation Handling - Power User Workbench

• Message number: 076

• Message text: The decimal format of the source and target data types doesn't match.

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SIT_PUWB076 - Details

• The SAP error message SIT_PUWB076 indicates that there is a mismatch in the decimal format between the source and target data types during a data transfer or transformation process. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data migration, data integration, or when using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data type may have a different number of decimal places compared to the target data type. For example, if the source field is defined as a decimal with 2 decimal places and the target field is defined as a decimal with 4 decimal places, this error can occur.
  Inconsistent Data Formats: The source data may contain values that do not conform to the expected format of the target data type, such as leading zeros, trailing spaces, or incorrect decimal separators.
  
  Configuration Issues: The mapping or transformation rules defined in the data flow may not correctly handle