/IWBEP/SBOD224 - Reduce the facet precision by '&1'

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Reduce the facet precision by '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD224 - Reduce the facet precision by '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD224 Reduce the facet precision by '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the precision of a numeric facet (such as a decimal or float) in your OData service exceeds the allowed limit defined in the service metadata.
  Cause:
  
  Precision Exceeded: The numeric value being processed has a precision that is higher than what is defined in the OData service metadata. For example, if the service is defined to accept a decimal with a precision of 10, but the value being sent has a precision of 12, this error will occur.
  Data Model Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data model in the backend (e.g., ABAP structure) and the OData service definition, leading to discrepancies in expected precision.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the Precision: Review the data being sent to the OData service and reduce the precision of the numeric values to comply with the service definition. This may involve rounding the values or truncating them to fit within the allowed precision.
  Update OData Service Metadata: If the precision of the data being sent is valid and should be accepted, consider updating the OData service metadata to allow for a higher precision. This can be done by modifying the data type definition in the service's metadata.
  Check Data Model: Ensure that the data model in the backend (e.g., ABAP structure) matches the expected data types and precision defined in the OData service. If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the backend data model or regenerate the OData service.
  Testing: After making changes, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the service behaves as expected with the updated precision.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Service Metadata: You can view the metadata of your OData service by appending $metadata to the service URL. This will provide you with the definitions of the entities and their properties, including precision settings.
  SAP Gateway: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Gateway framework, as it plays a crucial role in the development and consumption of OData services.
  Debugging: Use transaction codes like /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for additional error logs related to the OData service, which may provide more context on the issue.
  
  By addressing the precision issue as described, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD224.