How To Fix C4011 - Date entry & does not have format &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Date entry & does not have format &

What causes this issue?

You entered a date that does not meet the format requirements.
The date format is defined in your user profile defaults. However, the
year can be entered in an abbreviated form. This means that you do not
need to enter the century.

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?

Correct the date entry to match the format shown in the error message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4011 - Date entry & does not have format & ?

  The SAP error message C4011 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date format being used in a transaction or data entry. This error can occur when the system expects a date in a specific format, but the input does not match that format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not conform to the expected format defined in the system settings. For example, if the system expects a date in the format DD.MM.YYYY and the user enters it as MM/DD/YYYY, this error will occur.
  Regional Settings: The date format may be influenced by the user's regional settings in SAP. If the settings are not aligned with the expected input format, it can lead to this error.
  Field Configuration: The field where the date is being entered may have specific validation rules that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as specified