How To Fix EDI_SD809 - Invalid date type &1. It must be D, W, or M.

EDI_SD809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Invalid date type &1. It must be D, W, or M.

What causes this issue?

In the electronic data interchange (EDI) message, the date type in the
schedule line is invalid.

System Response

The system stops processing the EDI message.

How to fix this error?

Manually correct the date type to one of the followings and reprocess
the message:
<LB>D</> (Day)
<LB>W</> (Week)
<LB>M</> (Month)

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD809 - Invalid date type &1. It must be D, W, or M. ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD809 "Invalid date type &1. It must be D, W, or M." typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when the system is expecting a specific format for date types but receives an invalid value instead. The valid date types are:
  
  D: Day
  W: Week
  M: Month
  
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a date type that does not match the expected values (D, W, or M). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Input: The data being sent in the EDI message may have an incorrect date type.
  Mapping Issues: There may be a problem in the mapping between the source system and SAP, leading to incorrect values being sent.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the EDI setup may not align with the expected formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDI_SD809 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the EDI Message: Review the EDI message being sent to SAP.