How To Fix GHO_DEFERMENT_BO071 - Enter &1 in User date format.

GHO_DEFERMENT_BO071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_DEFERMENT_BO - Deferment BO message class

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter &1 in User date format.

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GHO_DEFERMENT_BO071 - Details

• The SAP error message GHO_DEFERMENT_BO071, which states "Enter &1 in User date format," typically occurs when a date input does not conform to the expected format set in the user's profile or system settings. This can happen in various transactions or reports where date fields are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not match the format specified in the user settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  User Profile Settings: The date format in the user profile may be set differently from what is being input.
  Localization Settings: The system may be configured for a specific locale that expects a certain date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (usually found under System > User Profile > Own Data).
  Check the "Date Format" field and ensure it matches the format you are trying to enter.
  
  
  
  Input Date in Correct Format:
  
  Ensure that the date you are entering matches the expected format. For example,