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Message type: E = Error
Message class: ALSMEX - Message Class for Legacy Data Transfer
Message number: 031
Message text: Warning: date format may be incorrect
You set the European date format (DD.MM.YYYY) for the Excel legacy data
transfer. (If you did not make a setting, the setting was adopted from
your user master record.)
However, a date that was transferred from the transfer file contains a
slash (/). This seems to indicate the American date format (MM/DD/YYYY).
The system created the asset master record and interpreted the date in
European format.
If you are not sure if the date should be interpreted in this way, then
carry out a test run using the same field assignments and the same input
file. You then receive detailed information on which fields in the input
file contain a slash (/). Then check your input file.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
ALSMEX031
- Warning: date format may be incorrect ?The SAP error message ALSMEX031 indicates that there is a potential issue with the date format in the data being processed, particularly when using the LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) tool. This warning suggests that the date format in the source file does not match the expected format in the SAP system, which can lead to incorrect data being imported.
Cause:
- Date Format Mismatch: The date in the source file may be in a different format than what SAP expects. For example, if SAP expects dates in the format
YYYY-MM-DD
but the source file has them inDD/MM/YYYY
, this warning will be triggered.- Regional Settings: The date format may also be affected by the regional settings of the SAP system or the user’s profile.
- Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of fields in LSMW is not set up correctly, it can lead to this warning.
Solution:
- Check Date Format: Ensure that the date format in your source file matches the expected format in SAP. You can convert the date format in your source file to match SAP's requirements.
- Adjust LSMW Settings:
- Go to the LSMW project and check the field mapping for the date fields.
- Ensure that the date fields are correctly mapped and that the format is specified correctly.
- Use Conversion Routines: If necessary, use conversion routines in LSMW to convert the date format during the import process.
- Test with Sample Data: Before running the full import, test with a small sample of data to ensure that the date formats are being processed correctly.
- Check User Profile Settings: Verify the user profile settings in SAP to ensure that the date format is set correctly according to your regional settings.
Related Information:
By addressing the date format issue as outlined above, you should be able to resolve the ALSMEX031 warning and successfully import your data into SAP.
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