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How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG061 - Attribute &1 = &2 cannot be converted to Unix timestamp. Enter a date.


GEF_CORE_MSG061 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: Attribute &1 = &2 cannot be converted to Unix timestamp. Enter a date.

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GEF_CORE_MSG061 - Details

  • The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG061 indicates that there is an issue with converting a specific attribute to a Unix timestamp. This typically occurs when the system expects a date or timestamp format, but the provided value does not meet the required criteria.
    
    Cause: Invalid Date Format: The attribute value provided is not in a recognized date format. Unix timestamps are typically represented as the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (the Unix epoch). Null or Empty Value: The attribute may be null or empty, which cannot be converted to a timestamp. Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the attribute may not be compatible with the expected date format. Locale Issues: The date format may be influenced by locale settings, leading to misinterpretation of the date string.
    Solution: Check Input Value: Ensure that the value being passed for the attribute is a valid date. It should be in a format that can be recognized by the

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