How To Fix 5C437 - Date format does not adhere to YYYY-MM-DD format (line &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Date format does not adhere to YYYY-MM-DD format (line &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C437 - Date format does not adhere to YYYY-MM-DD format (line &1) ?

  The SAP error message 5C437 indicates that a date format issue has occurred, specifically that the date provided does not conform to the expected YYYY-MM-DD format. This error typically arises when inputting dates in various SAP transactions or data uploads.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not follow the required format of four digits for the year, two digits for the month, and two digits for the day (e.g., 2023-10-05 for October 5, 2023).
  Localization Settings: The system may be set to a different date format based on user or system settings, leading to confusion.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data from an external source (like a CSV file), the date format in the source file may not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format (YYYY-MM-DD). For example, if you want to enter October 5, 2023, it should be entered as 2023-10-05.
  Adjust Localization Settings: If you are working in a specific locale, check the user settings in SAP to ensure that the date format aligns with your input. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  User Profile > Settings > Date Format.
  
  
  Data Validation: If you are uploading data, validate the source data to ensure that all dates are formatted correctly before the upload.
  Error Line Reference: The error message mentions "line &1", which indicates the specific line in your input where the error occurred. Review that line for any discrepancies in the date format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for guidelines on date formats and localization settings.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using specific transaction codes (like LSMW, BAPIs, etc.), check the documentation for those transactions to understand how they handle date formats.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you are working with custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting date handling.
  
  By ensuring that the date format adheres to the YYYY-MM-DD standard and checking the relevant settings, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C437.