How To Fix 12137 - Enter a valid date according to date format (&1) - for example, &2

12137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Enter a valid date according to date format (&1) - for example, &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12137 - Enter a valid date according to date format (&1) - for example, &2 ?

  The SAP error message 12137, which states "Enter a valid date according to date format (&1) - for example, &2," typically occurs when a user inputs a date that does not conform to the expected date format defined in the system settings. This can happen in various transactions or reports where date input is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not match the format specified in the user profile or system settings. For example, if the expected format is DD/MM/YYYY and the user enters MM/DD/YYYY, this error will occur.
  User Profile Settings: The date format may be set differently in the user profile compared to what is being entered.
  Regional Settings: The system may have different regional settings that affect how dates are interpreted.
  Input Errors: Simple typographical errors or incorrect separators (like using a dash instead of a slash) can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Verify the expected date format