How To Fix FSBP_ESAMAP044 - Only one hyphen supported as separator for date of birth

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_ESAMAP - Mapping of ESA Services

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Only one hyphen supported as separator for date of birth

What causes this issue?

You entered an incorrect separator in the date of birth.

System Response

The system cannot separate this date into the year, month, and day.

How to fix this error?

Use only hyphens as a separator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_ESAMAP044 - Only one hyphen supported as separator for date of birth ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_ESAMAP044 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the date of birth (DOB) being entered into the system. Specifically, the error states that only one hyphen is supported as a separator for the date of birth. This typically means that the date format being used is incorrect.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date of birth is being entered in a format that includes multiple hyphens or uses an incorrect separator (e.g., using slashes or spaces).
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the date with extra hyphens or in an unexpected format.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the date of birth is entered in the correct format. The expected format is typically YYYY-MM-DD, where:
  
  YYYY is the four-digit year,
  MM is the two-digit month (01 to 12),
  DD is the two-digit day (01 to 31).
  
  For example, a valid date of birth would be entered as 1990-05-15.
  Related Information:
  
  Validation Rules: Check the validation rules set in the SAP system for date formats. This can often be configured in the system settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct format for entering dates in the system to prevent future errors.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it may be a bug, check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After correcting the date format, test the entry again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the date of birth in the SAP system.