How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING142 - &1 is not a valid date

/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: &1 is not a valid date

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING142 - &1 is not a valid date ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING142 &1 is not a valid date typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when the system encounters a date value that it cannot recognize as valid. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect date formats, invalid date values, or issues with the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date might be in a format that is not recognized by the system. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD but receives it in DD/MM/YYYY, it will trigger this error.
  Invalid Date Values: The date provided might not exist, such as February 30 or April 31.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field expecting a date might be receiving a string or another data type instead.
  Localization Issues: Different regions have different date formats, and if the system is set to a specific locale, it may not accept dates formatted according