How To Fix CM_EXPERT008 - Date format settings in the Expert and SAP system are different

CM_EXPERT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EXPERT - Messages for Expert

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Date format settings in the Expert and SAP system are different

What causes this issue?

The date format with which the Expert data is provided and the
user-dependent settings for the date format in the SAP system are
different.

System Response

The Expert data could not be updated.

How to fix this error?

Match up the settings on the Expert server and in the SAP system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EXPERT008 - Date format settings in the Expert and SAP system are different ?

  The SAP error message CM_EXPERT008 indicates that there is a mismatch between the date format settings in the Expert system and the SAP system. This can lead to issues when processing dates, as the systems may interpret date inputs differently.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the date format settings in the two systems do not align. For example, one system may be set to interpret dates in the format DD/MM/YYYY, while the other may be set to MM/DD/YYYY. This discrepancy can lead to confusion and errors when dates are being processed or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_EXPERT008 error, you need to ensure that the date format settings in both the Expert system and the SAP system are consistent. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Date Format Settings in SAP:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the user settings by entering the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU3 (Maintain