How To Fix ILM_STOR668 - &1 is not a valid date adhering to format yyyy-mm-dd

ILM_STOR668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: &1 is not a valid date adhering to format yyyy-mm-dd

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ILM_STOR668 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_STOR668 indicates that a date value provided in a specific context does not conform to the expected format of yyyy-mm-dd. This error typically arises in scenarios involving Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) where date inputs are required for processes such as archiving or data retention.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date provided does not match the required format of yyyy-mm-dd. For example, if the date is entered as dd-mm-yyyy or mm/dd/yyyy, it will trigger this error.
  Invalid Date Values: The date might be logically incorrect (e.g., February 30th) or out of the acceptable range.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: The date string may contain leading or trailing spaces that prevent it from being recognized as a valid date.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system might be expecting a date type but is receiving a string or another data type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format yyyy-mm-dd. For example, for January