How To Fix 60000 - '&' cannot be interpreted as year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 000

• Message text: '&' cannot be interpreted as year

What causes this issue?

The value '&V1&' was entered for the construction year. This value
cannot be interpreted as being a year.

System Response

Your entry was not accepted by the system.

How to fix this error?

Enter the construction year in a four figure form. You have to enter
the day, month and year if the construction year is the same as the
start or end date of a building age category in the respective
representative list of rents.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60000 - '&' cannot be interpreted as year ?

  The SAP error message "60000 '&' cannot be interpreted as year" typically occurs when the system encounters a date format that it cannot understand or process. This error is often related to issues with date fields in the system, such as incorrect formatting, invalid values, or data type mismatches.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date being processed does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a date incorrectly, such as using a placeholder or an invalid character.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a numeric year but is receiving a string or other data type.
  Configuration Issues: The date format settings in the user profile or system configuration may not match the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's configuration. You can check the date format settings in the user profile or system settings.
  Validate Input Data: Review the data being processed to ensure that all date fields contain valid and correctly formatted dates.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the specific date field causing the issue.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for date formats in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the user profile settings or in the system configuration (transaction code SU01 for user settings).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on date handling and formats in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Profile Settings: Users can adjust their date format settings in their profile (transaction SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.