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

FINLOC_JP_MYNUMBER029 - Overview

• 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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FINLOC_JP_MYNUMBER029 - Details

• 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