How To Fix 5O760 - &1 must have the following format: 'dd.mm.yy'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 760

• Message text: &1 must have the following format: 'dd.mm.yy'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O760 - &1 must have the following format: 'dd.mm.yy'. ?

  The SAP error message 5O760 indicates that a date field in your SAP system is not in the expected format. The message specifies that the date must be entered in the format 'dd.mm.yy', which means it should consist of two digits for the day, two digits for the month, and two digits for the year, separated by periods.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A user inputs a date in an incorrect format (e.g., using slashes, dashes, or a different order).
  The date field is left blank or contains invalid characters.
  The system is configured to expect a specific date format that is not being adhered to.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the date you are entering follows the 'dd.mm.yy' format. For example, if you want to enter March 5, 2023, you should input it as 05.03.23.
  
  
  Validate Date Values: Make sure that the day and month values are valid (e.g., days should be between 01 and 31, and months should be between 01 and 12).
  
  
  Check for Leading Zeros: Ensure that single-digit days and months are prefixed with a zero (e.g., 01 for January, 09 for the 9th day).
  
  
  Review System Settings: If you are consistently facing this issue, check the user profile settings or system configuration to ensure that the date format is set correctly. This can sometimes be adjusted in user settings or through transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the expected format or if there are specific requirements for the date field in your SAP module, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date formatting.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct input formats to minimize errors.
  Field Validation: If you are a developer or administrator, consider implementing field validation to provide users with immediate feedback when they enter dates in an incorrect format.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that date inputs are correctly formatted in your SAP system.