How To Fix FAP_ISI020 - Use the date format recognized by your spreadsheet program in cell &1&2.

FAP_ISI020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_ISI -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Use the date format recognized by your spreadsheet program in cell &1&2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_ISI020 - Use the date format recognized by your spreadsheet program in cell &1&2. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_ISI020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date format in a spreadsheet that is being imported into SAP. This error occurs when the date format in the specified cell does not match the expected format recognized by SAP or the spreadsheet program being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the specified cell (indicated by &1&2) is not in a format that SAP can recognize. This could be due to differences in regional settings or the way dates are formatted in the spreadsheet program (e.g., Excel).
  Regional Settings: The regional settings of the spreadsheet program may differ from those expected by SAP, leading to a mismatch in date formats.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the cell can cause the date to be interpreted incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date in the specified cell is in a format that SAP recognizes. Common formats