How To Fix GLE_ECS_AI001 - Unable to convert date &1 to the external format

GLE_ECS_AI001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_AI -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Unable to convert date &1 to the external format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_AI001 - Unable to convert date &1 to the external format ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_AI001: Unable to convert date &1 to the external format typically occurs when there is an issue with date formatting in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data import, report generation, or when processing transactions that involve date fields.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date being processed does not match the expected format defined in the SAP system. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD but receives it in DD/MM/YYYY, this error may occur.
  Invalid Date Values: The date value being passed may be invalid (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Locale Settings: The user’s locale settings may differ from the expected date format in the SAP system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field expecting a date might be receiving a string or another data type that cannot be converted to a date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of