How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES052 - Year &1 in date format is not a leap year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Year &1 in date format is not a leap year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES052 - Year &1 in date format is not a leap year ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES052 indicates that there is an issue with a date format in the context of leap years. Specifically, it suggests that the year provided in the date is not a leap year, which is causing a validation error in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Format Issue: The error typically arises when a date is entered in a format that does not conform to the expected leap year rules. For example, February 29 is a valid date only in leap years.
  Incorrect Year: If the year specified is not a leap year (e.g., 2021, 2023), and an attempt is made to use February 29, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a date is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Year: Verify the year in the date you are trying to enter. If it is not a leap year, change the date to a valid one (e.g., use February 28 instead of February 29).
  Correct the Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the SAP system.
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent the entry of invalid dates.
  Update Records: If this error is occurring in existing records, you may need to update those records to correct the date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Leap Year Rules: A year is a leap year if:
  
  It is divisible by 4;
  However, if it is divisible by 100, it must also be divisible by 400 to be a leap year.
  For example, 2000 is a leap year, but 1900 is not.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more details on date handling and error messages related to date formats.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES052 error in SAP.