How To Fix E_ACTION170 - Incorrect format for the field '&1' in the 'Separation Details' area.

E_ACTION170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E_ACTION - E-Actions

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Incorrect format for the field '&1' in the 'Separation Details' area.

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E_ACTION170 - Details

• The SAP error message E_ACTION170, which indicates an "Incorrect format for the field '&1' in the 'Separation Details' area," typically arises in the context of data entry or processing within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Separation processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The data entered in the field does not conform to the expected format. For example, if a date field is expecting a specific date format (like YYYY-MM-DD) and the user enters it in a different format (like DD/MM/YYYY), this error can occur.
  Invalid Characters: The field may contain invalid characters that are not allowed. For instance, if a numeric field contains alphabetic characters, it will trigger this error.
  Field Length Exceeded: The input data may exceed the maximum length defined for that field.
  Mandatory Fields: If a mandatory field is left blank or not filled