How To Fix ECM_VAL006 - Conversion error for validity

ECM_VAL006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_VAL - Engineering Change Management Validity

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Conversion error for validity

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when converting the validity data between internal and
external format.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ECM_VAL006 - Details

• The SAP error message ECM_VAL006 indicates a conversion error for validity, typically occurring in the context of data validation or conversion processes within the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data entry, data migration, or when processing transactions that involve validity dates or periods.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date or validity period provided does not match the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Values: The date values may be out of range (e.g., February 30th) or not logically consistent (e.g., a start date that is after an end date).
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a different data type (e.g., a string instead of a date).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the validity periods in the relevant SAP modules.
  Missing Data: Required fields for validity periods may be missing or not filled out correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date