How To Fix FTOE_CORE059 - A date in the EXCEL file does not exist in the time pattern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: A date in the EXCEL file does not exist in the time pattern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE059 - A date in the EXCEL file does not exist in the time pattern ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE059 indicates that there is a date in the Excel file that does not conform to the expected time pattern defined in the SAP system. This error typically arises during data uploads or processing when the date format in the Excel file does not match the format that SAP expects.
  Cause:
  
  Date Format Mismatch: The date in the Excel file may be in a format that SAP does not recognize. For example, if SAP expects dates in the format DD/MM/YYYY and the Excel file has dates in MM/DD/YYYY, this can lead to the error.
  Invalid Dates: The Excel file may contain invalid dates (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Regional Settings: The regional settings of the Excel file may differ from those configured in SAP, leading to discrepancies in date interpretation.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the date fields can cause SAP to misinterpret the date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the dates in the Excel file are formatted according to the expected format in SAP. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the date column in Excel.
  Right-clicking and choosing "Format Cells."
  Setting the format to the required date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
  
  
  
  Validate Dates: Go through the date entries in the Excel file to ensure that all dates are valid and correctly formatted. Remove or correct any invalid dates.
  
  
  Remove Spaces: Check for and remove any leading or trailing spaces in the date fields. You can use Excel functions like TRIM() to clean up the data.
  
  
  Regional Settings: Ensure that the regional settings in Excel match those in SAP. You can check the regional settings in SAP and adjust your Excel settings accordingly.
  
  
  Use SAP Upload Templates: If available, use SAP-provided templates for data uploads, as these templates will have the correct formatting and structure.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: Before uploading large datasets, test with a small sample of data to ensure that the format is correct and that the upload works without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on data uploads and the expected formats for various fields.
  Excel Functions: Familiarize yourself with Excel functions that can help in data cleaning, such as TEXT(), DATE(), and TRIM().
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTOE_CORE059 error and successfully upload your data into SAP.