How To Fix EL363 - MR doc no. &1, device &2, register &3: Format of date is invalid

EL363 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 363

• Message text: MR doc no. &1, device &2, register &3: Format of date is invalid

What causes this issue?

An incorrect data format was found for &v4& during upload of meter
readings via IDoc or BAPI.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL363 - Details

• The SAP error message EL363 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a date in a specific document. This error typically arises in the context of the Meter Reading (MR) documents, where the system expects a date in a specific format but receives it in an invalid format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided in the MR document does not match the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The date format settings in the user profile or system configuration may not align with the format being used in the document.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of dates may lead to typographical errors or incorrect formats.
  Localization Issues: Different regions may have different date formats, and if the system is not configured to handle these variations, it can lead to errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Verify the date format used in the MR document. Ensure it matches the expected format configured in