How To Fix FAR_INVALID_FILES004 - Invalid Date &1 in transaction detail (BAI file record code 16)

FAR_INVALID_FILES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_INVALID_FILES - Error messages for invalid payment files

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Invalid Date &1 in transaction detail (BAI file record code 16)

What causes this issue?

In the BAI file, record code
number 16, the format of the date &1 in the group transaction detail is
invalid.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your bank and ask them to resend you the file containing a valid
date format. The format has to be as follows: YYMMDD.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_INVALID_FILES004 - Invalid Date &1 in transaction detail (BAI file record code 16) ?

  The SAP error message FAR_INVALID_FILES004 indicates that there is an invalid date format in a BAI (Bank Administration Institute) file, specifically in the transaction detail record with code 16. This error typically arises when the date provided in the BAI file does not conform to the expected format or is outside of acceptable ranges.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the BAI file may not be in the expected format (e.g., YYYYMMDD).
  Invalid Date Values: The date may represent an invalid calendar date (e.g., February 30).
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a different data type or format for the date field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP that are not aligned with the BAI file specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the BAI File: Open the BAI file and locate the transaction detail record with code 16. Verify that the date is in the correct format (YYYYMMDD) and that it represents a valid