How To Fix CY021 - Error in date format for finish date of evaluations

CY021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error in date format for finish date of evaluations

What causes this issue?

On reading the profiles the finish date for the evaluations is changed
to an internal representation of date for the display. Here an error
has occurred (for example through an incorrect entry).

System Response

The application is interrupted.

How to fix this error?

Check the finish date in the settings profile via customizing for
capacity planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY021 - Error in date format for finish date of evaluations ?

  The SAP error message CY021, which indicates "Error in date format for finish date of evaluations," typically arises when there is an issue with the date format used in the system for scheduling or evaluating operations. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of production orders, evaluations, or scheduling tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not match the expected format defined in the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Values: The date provided may be logically incorrect (e.g., February 30th).
  System Settings: The user profile or system settings may have a different date format than what is being used in the transaction.
  Localization Issues: If the system is set up for multiple languages or regions, there may be inconsistencies in date formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's configuration. You can check the