How To Fix VMS_ESOA004 - Decimals of value CounterReadingDistanceMeasure are ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMS_ESOA - Messages for Vehicle Services

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Decimals of value CounterReadingDistanceMeasure are ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMS_ESOA004 - Decimals of value CounterReadingDistanceMeasure are ignored ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMS_ESOA004 - Decimals of value CounterReadingDistanceMeasure are ignored
  
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in the context of SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) or related modules where vehicle counter readings (such as odometer or distance measurements) are processed.
  
  The CounterReadingDistanceMeasure field is expected to have a certain number of decimal places as per the system or interface definition.
  However, the value provided contains decimal places that the system does not support or cannot process.
  As a result, the system ignores the decimal part and only processes the integer part of the value.
  This can happen due to:
  Mismatch between the decimal precision expected by the system and the input data.
  Incorrect data formatting or data coming from an external system/interface.
  Configuration settings that define the number of decimals allowed for distance measures.
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data Source:
  
  Verify the source of the CounterReadingDistanceMeasure value.
  Ensure that the data sent to SAP complies with