How To Fix ESH_PS_DYN021 - Date-components only for parameters on SYST-DATUM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_DYN - ES: Personalized Search - Dynamic Ranking

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Date-components only for parameters on SYST-DATUM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_PS_DYN021 - Date-components only for parameters on SYST-DATUM ?

  The SAP error message ESH_PS_DYN021 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date parameters being used in a query or report. This error suggests that the system expects date components (like day, month, year) but is receiving an incorrect format or type of data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date parameters provided may not be in the expected format. SAP usually expects dates in a specific format (e.g., YYYYMMDD).
  Non-Date Values: The parameters might contain non-date values or empty values where a date is expected.
  System Date Issues: The system date (SYST-DATUM) might not be set correctly, or there could be issues with the system's date settings.
  Parameter Configuration: The configuration of the parameters in the report or query might not be set up to handle date components correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that all date parameters are provided in the correct format. For example, use YYYYMMDD for dates.
  Validate Input Values: Make sure that the values being passed as parameters are valid dates and not empty or incorrect data types.
  Review Parameter Settings: Check the settings of the parameters in the report/query to ensure they are configured to accept date components.
  System Date Verification: Verify that the system date (SYST-DATUM) is set correctly. You can check this by using transaction code SE38 and running the report RSBDOCU to see the current system date.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the parameters are being set and identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the expected input formats and parameter settings.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.