How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD188 - Invalid time format for '&1'

/IWBEP/SBOD188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Invalid time format for '&1'

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/IWBEP/SBOD188 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD188 Invalid time format for '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the format of a time value being processed. This error indicates that the time format provided does not conform to the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Format: The time value being passed does not match the expected format. For example, if the expected format is HH:MM:SS (24-hour format), and the input is in a different format (like HH:MM AM/PM), this error will occur.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the backend system may be defined as a time type, but the data being sent is in a string format or another incompatible type.
  Locale Issues: The time format may vary based on locale settings, and if the system is expecting a specific locale format, any deviation can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the time