How To Fix W_CB488 - Value of source &1 passed with more than &2 digits after decimal point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Value of source &1 passed with more than &2 digits after decimal point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB488 - Value of source &1 passed with more than &2 digits after decimal point ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB488
  
  Text: Value of source &1 passed with more than &2 digits after decimal point
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a numeric value is passed to a function module, BAPI, or interface with more decimal places than the target field or parameter allows. For example, if the target field is defined to accept only 2 decimal places, but the source value has 3 or more decimal places, this warning is triggered.
  The system is essentially informing you that the precision of the number exceeds the allowed decimal places, and the value will be rounded or truncated accordingly.
  
  Explanation:
  
  &1 = The source field or parameter name.
  &2 = The maximum number of decimal places allowed.
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error (E), so the process usually continues, but the value is adjusted to fit the target format.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Passing currency or quantity values with more decimal places than defined in the data element or domain.
  Data conversion between different data types or interfaces.
  Uploading or transferring data where the source system has higher precision than the SAP target field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Source Data:
  
  Verify the number of decimal places in the source value. If possible, round or format the source data to match the target precision before passing it to SAP.
  
  
  Adjust the Target Field (if feasible):
  
  If business requirements allow, increase the number of decimal places in the target field/domain to accommodate the precision of the source data.
  
  
  Handle Rounding Explicitly:
  
  Implement rounding logic in your code or interface to ensure values conform to the expected decimal places before passing them.
  
  
  Ignore if Acceptable:
  
  Since this is a warning, if the rounding/truncation does not affect business logic or data integrity, you may choose to ignore it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Check the data element/domain definition in SE11 for the target field to see the allowed decimal places.
  Review the interface or BAPI documentation for expected data formats.
  Use ABAP functions like ROUND or CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT to format data properly.
  Similar messages: W_CB489 (if related to rounding issues).
  
  
  Example:
  If you pass a value 123.4567 to a field that only allows 2 decimal places, SAP will issue this warning and round the value to 123.46.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or code snippet causing this warning, feel free to provide more details!