How To Fix ESH_SEARCH223 - Invalid format for datatype "datetime": Value is &1

ESH_SEARCH223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Invalid format for datatype "datetime": Value is &1

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 date/time.

How to fix this error?

Enter the date and time only in the format YYYY-MM-DD(T)hh:mm:ss.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH223 - Invalid format for datatype "datetime": Value is &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH223 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a datetime value being processed in the Enterprise Search (ESH) component of SAP. This error typically arises when the system encounters a datetime value that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following:
  
  Incorrect Format: The datetime value provided does not match the expected format (e.g., it may be in a string format that is not recognized as a valid datetime).
  Localization Issues: The datetime format may vary based on the system's locale settings, leading to mismatches if the input does not align with the expected format.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of datetime values may lead to typos or incorrect formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_SEARCH223 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Format: Ensure that the datetime value being passed adheres to the expected format. The standard format for datetime in