How To Fix BS_SOA_COMMON113 - Pattern type &1 for DateTime is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_SOA_COMMON - Common/generic messages for business suite service enabling

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Pattern type &1 for DateTime is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_SOA_COMMON113 - Pattern type &1 for DateTime is unknown ?

  The SAP error message BS_SOA_COMMON113 with the description "Pattern type &1 for DateTime is unknown" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) or when dealing with date and time formatting in various applications. This error indicates that the system encountered an unrecognized or unsupported pattern type for a DateTime value.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pattern Type: The error is often caused by an invalid or unsupported date/time pattern being used in the application or configuration. This could be due to a typo, incorrect format, or a pattern that is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: If the system is configured to use a specific date/time format that is not recognized, this error can occur.
  Localization Settings: The error may also arise from localization settings where the expected date/time format does not match the provided format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Pattern: Review the code or configuration where the DateTime pattern is defined. Ensure that the pattern is valid and conforms to the expected format. Common patterns include:
  
  yyyy-MM-dd for dates
  HH:mm:ss for time
  yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss for ISO 8601 format
  
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the pattern is defined in a configuration file or a settings table, update it to a valid pattern recognized by the SAP system.
  
  
  Localization Settings: Verify the localization settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the date/time formats are correctly set according to the regional settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using to understand the supported date/time patterns and formats.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the application to trace where the invalid pattern is being set or used.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this issue. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to date/time formatting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on date/time handling in your specific SAP module or version.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch such errors and provide meaningful feedback to users or logs for further analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.