How To Fix ABAP_TIMEFM001 - Specified time not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABAP_TIMEFM - Messages for CL_ABAP_TIMEFM

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specified time not valid

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The following possibilities exist for the specification of times:
The 24-hour format: Valid times are in the range between 00:00:00 and
23:59:59. In some applications 24:00:00 is also accepted.
The 12-hour format: The hours are in the range between 1 and 12. Times
before 12 midday are marked with "AM" at the end, times after 12 midday
are marked by "PM". "12:00:00 AM" identifies the start of the day. "12
Noon" can be specified instead of "12:00:00 PM". "A" or "a" can be
specified instead of "AM". Corresponding rules apply for "PM". (Some
programs accept "24:00:00 PM" as the start of the next day.)
The following specifications are permitted as a variant of the 12-hour
format: "00:00:00 AM" can be specified instead of "12:00:00 AM",
"00:00:00 PM" can be specified instead of "12:00:00 PM".
Correspondingly, specifications such as "00:59:59 AM" and "00:59:59 PM"
are possible.
It is generally the case that the seconds, or the minutes and seconds,
can be left out. Furthermore, for specifications such as "09:50" the
leading zero can be left out.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABAP_TIMEFM001 - Specified time not valid ?

  The SAP error message ABAP_TIMEFM001: Specified time not valid typically occurs when there is an issue with the time format or the values provided for time fields in an ABAP program or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when dealing with time-related data in function modules, reports, or user inputs.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Format: The time value provided does not conform to the expected format (HHMM or HHMMSS).
  Out of Range Values: The hours, minutes, or seconds provided are outside the valid range (e.g., hours should be between 00 and 23, minutes and seconds should be between 00 and 59).
  Incorrect Data Type: The variable or field used to store the time value may not be of the correct data type (e.g., using a character field instead of a time field).
  User Input Errors: Users may enter time values incorrectly in input fields, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Time Format: Ensure that the time is provided in the correct format (HHMM or HHMMSS). For example, 14:30 should be represented as 1430 or 143000.
  Validate Input Values: Implement validation checks in your code to ensure that the time values are within the acceptable range before processing them.
  Use Correct Data Types: Make sure that the variables used to store time values are of the correct data type (e.g., use TIME or TIME OF DAY types in ABAP).
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP code to catch this error and provide meaningful feedback to the user, prompting them to correct their input.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, use the ABAP debugger to trace the values being passed to the time-related functions and identify where the invalid value is being introduced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Time Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP data types related to time, such as TIME, TIME OF DAY, and how they are used in function modules and reports.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on handling time values and the expected formats.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the error occurs in standard SAP transactions, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the time values being processed.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the ABAP_TIMEFM001 error effectively.