How To Fix COMXIF_IOEH003 - Value &1 for Attribute &2 cannot be converted from the ISO Format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COMXIF_IOEH - Individual object Event History

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Value &1 for Attribute &2 cannot be converted from the ISO Format

What causes this issue?

The value of a history attribute is in a format which is marked ISO but
cannot be converted to Internal Format from the ISO Format
The value may not be actually in ISO format.

System Response

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

No processing from the system.

How to fix this error?

Correct the data value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COMXIF_IOEH003 - Value &1 for Attribute &2 cannot be converted from the ISO Format ?

  The SAP error message COMXIF_IOEH003 indicates that there is an issue with converting a value from the ISO format for a specific attribute. This typically occurs in the context of data processing or integration scenarios where data is expected to be in a specific format, such as date or time formats.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Format: The value provided for the attribute does not conform to the expected ISO format. For example, if the attribute is expected to be a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD, but the value is provided in a different format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY), this error will occur.
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The value may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in the ISO format.
  
  
  Null or Empty Values: If the attribute is mandatory and a null or empty value is provided, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the value being passed does not match the expected data type for the attribute.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Value Format: Ensure that the value being passed for the attribute is in the correct ISO format. For example, for dates, ensure it is in the YYYY-MM-DD format.
  
  
  Validate Input Data: Review the input data for any invalid characters or formatting issues. Clean the data to ensure it meets the expected format.
  
  
  Handle Null or Empty Values: If the attribute is mandatory, ensure that a valid value is provided. If the value can be optional, handle it appropriately in your logic.
  
  
  Data Type Verification: Verify that the data type of the value matches the expected data type for the attribute. For instance, if the attribute expects a numeric value, ensure that the input is indeed numeric.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the data flow to identify where the incorrect value is being set or passed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the specific module documentation for details on the expected formats for the attributes in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Format: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has defined various formats for data representation, including date and time formats. Familiarize yourself with these standards to ensure compliance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the data structures and function modules involved in the process that triggered the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COMXIF_IOEH003 error in your SAP system.