How To Fix ICL_DI013 - Value &1 = &2 cannot be interpreted as a date

ICL_DI013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_DI - Messages for Direct Input Mode

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Value &1 = &2 cannot be interpreted as a date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_DI013 - Value &1 = &2 cannot be interpreted as a date ?

  The SAP error message ICL_DI013 indicates that a value that is expected to be a date cannot be interpreted as such. This typically occurs when the system encounters a string or a number that does not conform to the expected date format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The value provided does not match the expected date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Values: The value may represent an invalid date (e.g., February 30th).
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a date type, but a different data type (like a string or number) is being passed.
  Localization Issues: The date format may vary based on the user's locale settings, leading to misinterpretation of the date.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Extra spaces or characters in the date string can cause parsing issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is in the correct format expected by the system. You can refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm the