How To Fix ESH_SEARCH221 - Invalid format for datatype time

ESH_SEARCH221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Invalid format for datatype time

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Invalid format for the data type time.

How to fix this error?

Enter times only in the format hh:mm:ss.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH221 - Invalid format for datatype time ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH221: Invalid format for datatype time typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when dealing with time-related data in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system has encountered a time value that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Format: The time value being processed does not match the expected format. For example, if the system expects a time in the format HH:MM:SS (24-hour format) and receives a different format (like HH:MM or a string that cannot be parsed as a time), this error will occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors where users input time values incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the time format may not have been converted correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system that define how time data should be formatted or interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the time