How To Fix ICA92017 - DAYS_BETWEEN Operator Description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA92 - ICA Matching Engine Message Class - Long Text

• Message number: 017

• Message text: DAYS_BETWEEN Operator Description

Checks whether difference in days between two dates is within a range.
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The low value of days.
The high value of days.

How can this happen?

"DAYS_BETWEEN (0, 5)" checks whether the day difference between the left
and right dates is within the range [0, 5]. If the left date is
'2009-12-15', and the right date is '2009-12-18', then the difference is
3 days and "true" is returned as the difference is within the range [0,
5].

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICA92017 - DAYS_BETWEEN Operator Description ?

  The SAP error message ICA92017 related to the DAYS_BETWEEN operator typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other applications that utilize the SAP HANA database. This error indicates that there is an issue with the usage of the DAYS_BETWEEN function, which is used to calculate the number of days between two dates.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The dates being passed to the DAYS_BETWEEN function may not be in the correct format or may be null.
  Data Type Mismatch: The arguments provided to the DAYS_BETWEEN function may not be of the expected date type.
  Logical Errors: There may be logical errors in the calculation or the context in which the function is being used, such as trying to calculate days between dates that are not relevant or do not exist in the dataset.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICA92017 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Formats: Ensure that the dates being passed to the DAYS_BETWEEN function are in the correct format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD) and are not null.
  
  
  Validate Data Types: Confirm that the inputs to the DAYS_BETWEEN function are of the correct data type (i.e., both should be date types).
  
  
  Review Logic: Examine the logic of your calculation to ensure that the dates being compared are relevant and exist in the dataset.
  
  
  Debugging: If possible, add logging or debugging statements to capture the values being passed to the function to identify any anomalies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the DAYS_BETWEEN function to ensure you are using it correctly.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: Create a small test case with known date values to see if the function works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA SQL Reference: The official SAP HANA SQL documentation provides detailed information about the DAYS_BETWEEN function, including syntax and examples.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to the DAYS_BETWEEN function.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.