How To Fix ALSMEX036 - Cannot convert field contents to sensible date

ALSMEX036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALSMEX - Message Class for Legacy Data Transfer

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cannot convert field contents to sensible date

What causes this issue?

The '&v1&' field in the Excel input file is assigned to a date field in
the asset master record.
The value of the field (&v2&) was converted to the date '&v3&'.
However, this is not a sensible date.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the field in the input file and change them so
that they agree with the date format that is set.
Or, if the '&v1&' field was incorrectly assigned to an amount field,
create a new field assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ALSMEX036 - Details

• The SAP error message ALSMEX036 ("Cannot convert field contents to sensible date") typically occurs when the system encounters a date format that it cannot interpret or convert into a valid date. This error is often seen in the context of data uploads, particularly when using transaction codes like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or when importing data from external sources.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date being imported may not match the expected format defined in the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Values: The date values may contain invalid dates (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: The date field may contain leading or trailing spaces that prevent proper conversion.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the source data may not be defined as a date in the target SAP structure.
  Localization Issues: Different regional settings may lead to discrepancies in date formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date format in the source