How To Fix GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD023 - Line &3: Field &2: '&1' is not a supported date-format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD - Messages MCA Excel Upload

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Line &3: Field &2: '&1' is not a supported date-format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD023 - Line &3: Field &2: '&1' is not a supported date-format ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD023 indicates that there is an issue with the date format in the data being uploaded from Excel to SAP. Specifically, the error message breaks down as follows:
  
  Line &3: This indicates the line number in the Excel file where the error occurred.
  Field &2: This indicates the specific field in the line that has the issue.
  '&1': This shows the actual value that is causing the error, which is not in a supported date format.
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the Excel file is not in a format that SAP recognizes. For example, if SAP expects dates in the format YYYY-MM-DD and the Excel file has dates in DD/MM/YYYY, this will trigger the error.
  
  
  Text Format: The date might be stored as text in Excel rather than as a date value. This can happen if the cell format is set to text or if the date was entered in a way that Excel does not recognize as a date.
  
  
  Regional Settings: The regional settings in Excel may differ from those in SAP, leading to discrepancies in date formats.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the dates in your Excel file are in the correct format expected by SAP. Common formats include:
  
  YYYY-MM-DD
  MM/DD/YYYY
  DD/MM/YYYY (depending on your SAP configuration)
  
  
  
  Convert Text to Date: If the dates are stored as text, convert them to date format in Excel:
  
  Select the column with the dates.
  Use the Text to Columns feature in Excel to convert text to date.
  Alternatively, you can use the DATEVALUE function to convert text dates to actual date values.
  
  
  
  Format Cells: Ensure that the cells containing dates are formatted as Date:
  
  Right-click on the cell(s) and select Format Cells.
  Choose Date and select the appropriate date format.
  
  
  
  Check Regional Settings: Verify that the regional settings in Excel match those in SAP. This can affect how dates are interpreted.
  
  
  Re-upload: After making the necessary changes, save the Excel file and attempt the upload again.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific date format requirements based on your SAP version and configuration.
  Excel Help: Use Excel's help resources for converting text to date and formatting cells.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your data to SAP.