How To Fix FINLOC_JP_MYNUMBER029 - Retention date & should be in MMMMYYDD for Retention Untill

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINLOC_JP_MYNUMBER - Japan MY Number Extension

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Retention date & should be in MMMMYYDD for Retention Untill

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINLOC_JP_MYNUMBER029 - Retention date & should be in MMMMYYDD for Retention Untill ?

  The SAP error message FINLOC_JP_MYNUMBER029 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the retention date in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the retention date should be in the format MMMMYYDD (Month in full name, Year in two digits, Day in two digits) for the "Retention Until" field.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The retention date is entered in an incorrect format.
  The date does not conform to the expected format of "MMMMYYDD".
  There may be a misunderstanding of how to input the date correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Date Format: Ensure that the retention date is entered in the correct format. For example, if the retention date is March 15, 2023, it should be entered as March23015.
  Correct Input: If the date is currently in a different format (like MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY), convert it to the required format.
  Validation: After correcting the date, validate the entry to ensure that it meets the system's requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Date Format Explanation:
  
  MMMM: Full name of the month (e.g., January, February, March, etc.)
  YY: Last two digits of the year (e.g., 23 for 2023)
  DD: Two-digit day of the month (e.g., 01 for the first day, 15 for the fifteenth day)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more information on date formats and data entry requirements specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly enter dates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the retention date is correctly formatted in SAP.