How To Fix FCOM_MONITOR748 - Invalid date format. Enter the date in the form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MONITOR - Messages for Variance Monitor

• Message number: 748

• Message text: Invalid date format. Enter the date in the form &1

INCLUDE DB748 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR748 - Invalid date format. Enter the date in the form &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR748 indicates that there is an issue with the date format being entered in a transaction or report. The message suggests that the date you have entered does not conform to the expected format, which is specified as "&1" in the error message. This typically means that the system is expecting a specific date format, such as "YYYY-MM-DD" or "DD.MM.YYYY", depending on the configuration of your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The most common cause is that the date you entered does not match the expected format. For example, entering "12/31/2023" when the system expects "31.12.2023".
  User Settings: The date format may be influenced by user-specific settings or regional settings in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to expect a certain date format based on the locale or country settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that you are entering the date in the correct format as specified in the error message. If the message indicates a specific format, follow that format strictly.
  User Profile Settings: Check your user profile settings in SAP to see if there is a specific date format set. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  System > User Profile > Own Data (or transaction code SU3).
  Look for the "Defaults" tab and check the "Date Format" field.
  
  
  SAP Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for date formats in the SAP system. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the expected date format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code, ensure that you are familiar with its requirements and expected input formats.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or documentation to users on the correct input formats for dates in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be helpful to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.