How To Fix CM_EHPRC_FW_IMPORT053 - Invalid format of effective date &1 for item &2; request valid data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_FW_IMPORT - Messages for Simplified Import

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Invalid format of effective date &1 for item &2; request valid data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPRC_FW_IMPORT053 - Invalid format of effective date &1 for item &2; request valid data ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_FW_IMPORT053 indicates that there is an issue with the effective date format for a specific item in a request. This error typically arises in the context of managing data related to product lifecycle management, such as when importing or updating data in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The effective date provided for the item does not conform to the expected date format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Incorrect Date Value: The date may be logically incorrect (e.g., a future date that is not allowed, or a date that does not exist).
  Missing Date: The effective date field may be empty or not populated when it is required.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a different data type for the effective date field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Date Format: