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

W_CB488 - Overview

• 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