How To Fix CRM_BILLPLAN006 - Error in converting the date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLPLAN - Messages for billing plan set

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error in converting the date &1

What causes this issue?

An error occured when converting a date.

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?

INCLUDE CRM_CALL_HOTLINE1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN006 - Error in converting the date &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLPLAN006 indicates that there is an issue with converting a date in the system. This error typically arises in the context of billing plans or related processes in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management). The error message usually includes a specific date that could not be converted, denoted by &1.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date being processed may not be in the expected format. This can happen if the date is entered incorrectly or if there is a mismatch between the date format in the user settings and the format expected by the system.
  Date Out of Range: The date might be outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings. For example, it could be a date that is too far in the past or future.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how dates are handled, such as incorrect settings in the date profile or calendar settings.
  Data Corruption: There could be issues with the data in the database, such as corrupted records that contain invalid date values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format. The expected format can vary based on user settings or system configuration (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Validate Date Values: Check the specific date mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is a valid date and falls within the acceptable range for your system.
  Review System Settings: Look into the configuration settings related to date handling in SAP. This may include checking the date profile settings and ensuring they are correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any corrupted records or inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or updates that can resolve the problem.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you can debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions related to billing plans, such as CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H, to see if the error occurs in a specific context.
  User Settings: Review user profile settings to ensure that the date format is set correctly for the user experiencing the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.