How To Fix 0D021 - &1 is not a valid date - change your entry

0D021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1 is not a valid date - change your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D021 - &1 is not a valid date - change your entry ?

  The SAP error message "0D021 &1 is not a valid date - change your entry" typically indicates that the date entered in a field does not conform to the expected format or is not a valid date according to the system's date settings. This error can occur in various transactions or reports where date input is required.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may be entered in a format that is not recognized by the system (e.g., using slashes instead of dashes, or entering the month and day in the wrong order).
  Invalid Date: The date entered may not exist (e.g., February 30, April 31).
  System Settings: The date format settings in the user profile or system configuration may differ from the format used in the entry.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may expect a different data type (e.g., a string instead of a date).
  Locale Settings: The system's locale settings may affect how dates are