How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI168 - Timestamp for To Date conversion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Timestamp for To Date conversion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI168 - Timestamp for To Date conversion failed ?

  The SAP error message "GHO_ALLOC_UI168: Timestamp for To Date conversion failed" typically occurs in the context of date and time handling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with date fields in allocation or planning transactions. This error indicates that there is an issue with converting a date or timestamp value, often due to an invalid format or an out-of-range value.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out-of-Range Values: The date might be outside the acceptable range for the system (e.g., a date far in the past or future).
  Null or Empty Values: If the "To Date" field is left empty or null, the conversion will fail.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system settings or user profile settings that affect date handling.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a different data type than what is being provided.
  
  Solutions:
  
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