How To Fix IS502 - Conversion error in field &: & is not a valid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Conversion error in field &: & is not a valid date

What causes this issue?

An invalid date field was transferred to the general conversion routine.
This is probably an internal-system problem.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'INFO-SAP' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS502 - Conversion error in field &: & is not a valid date ?

  The SAP error message IS502, which states "Conversion error in field &: & is not a valid date," typically occurs when the system encounters a date field that contains an invalid date format or an incorrect value that cannot be interpreted as a valid date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as data entry, data import, or during processing in reports or transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY instead of MM/DD/YYYY).
  Incorrect Date Values: The date value may be out of range (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be defined as a date type, but the input is a string or another incompatible type.
  Localization Issues: Different regions may have different date formats, leading to confusion if the system is not set up to handle these variations.
  Data Corruption: The data might be corrupted or improperly imported from another system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the SAP system. You can refer to the system settings or documentation for the expected format.
  Validate Date Values: Check the values being entered to ensure they are valid dates. For example, ensure that the day does not exceed the number of days in the month.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the field is correctly defined as a date type in the database or data structure.
  Localization Settings: Verify the localization settings in SAP to ensure that the date format aligns with the user's regional settings.
  Data Cleansing: If the error occurs during data import, consider cleansing the data to remove or correct invalid date entries before importing.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program or transaction to identify where the conversion error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date conversion errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the field definitions and data types.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the error occurs in custom programs, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting date handling.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on date formats and handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.