How To Fix I4817 - Error when converting date (&1) and time (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Error when converting date (&1) and time (&2)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE WCM_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4817 - Error when converting date (&1) and time (&2) ?

  The SAP error message I4817 indicates that there is an issue with converting a date and time value in the system. This error typically arises when the date and time formats do not match the expected formats or when invalid values are provided.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date/Time Format: The date and time values provided do not conform to the expected format. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD and receives it in DD-MM-YYYY, it will trigger this error.
  Invalid Values: The date or time values may be out of range or invalid (e.g., February 30th, or a time value like 25:00).
  Locale Settings: The user's locale settings may not match the format of the date and time being processed.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the fields being used for date and time may not be compatible with the expected types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date/Time Format: Ensure that the date and time values are in the correct format expected by the SAP system. You can refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm the expected format.
  Validate Input Values: Make sure that the date and time values are valid. For example, check that the day is within the correct range for the month and that the time is within 24 hours.
  Adjust Locale Settings: If the issue is related to locale settings, adjust the user profile settings to match the expected date and time formats.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the conversion is failing and what values are being passed.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on date and time handling in the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date and time handling.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the function modules or programs that are causing the error.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the error occurs in a custom development, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting date and time processing.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.