How To Fix 5C510 - Date format is incorrect.

5C510 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 510

• Message text: Date format is incorrect.

What causes this issue?

The date entry does not correspond to the expected system format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the date according to the format defined in your user parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C510 - Date format is incorrect. ?

  The SAP error message 5C510: "Date format is incorrect" typically occurs when the system encounters a date that does not conform to the expected format. This can happen in various scenarios, such as data entry, file uploads, or when processing date-related fields in transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not match the expected format defined in the user profile or system settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Locale Settings: The date format may be influenced by the user's locale settings, which can differ from the format expected by the system.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source (like a CSV file), the date format in the source file may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Custom Programs or Enhancements: Custom ABAP programs or enhancements may not handle date formats correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction code SU01) and