How To Fix HRGB_GEN009 - Error; Date held in &1 has value &2 but must be format DD.MM.YYYY

HRGB_GEN009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GEN - Generic Messages for all utility classes

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error; Date held in &1 has value &2 but must be format DD.MM.YYYY

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HRGB_GEN009 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GEN009 indicates that there is an issue with a date format in the system. Specifically, the error states that a date held in a certain field (denoted by &1) has a value (denoted by &2) that does not conform to the expected format of DD.MM.YYYY.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date value being processed does not match the required format. For example, it might be in a different format like MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered the date incorrectly in a transaction or data upload.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the date format may not have been converted properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have configuration settings that are not aligned with the expected date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format (DD.MM.YYYY). If you are entering the date manually, double-check your input.
  Data Validation: