How To Fix DB748 - Invalid date format; enter the date in the format &1


DB748 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

  • Message number: 748

  • Message text: Invalid date format; enter the date in the format &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    You entered a date in an invalid format. The format defined in your
    user master record is "&V1&". You can omit the separator "&V2&" when
    making entries.

    System Response

    Unable to continue processing.

    How to fix this error?

    Correct your input.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB748 - Invalid date format; enter the date in the format &1 ?
    The SAP error message DB748 indicates that there is an issue with the date format being used in a transaction or input field. This error typically arises when the date entered does not conform to the expected format defined in the system settings.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: The date entered does not match the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, etc.). The user may have entered an invalid date (e.g., February 30). The date format settings in the user profile or system configuration do not match the format being used.
    Solution: To resolve the DB748 error, you can take the following steps: Check the Expected Format: Look at the error message, which specifies the expected date format (e.g., "enter the date in the format DD/MM/YYYY"). Ensure that you are entering the date in this format. Correct the Date Entry: Re-enter the date in the correct format as specified in the error message. Make sure to use valid dates. User Profile

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