How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD221 - Map '&1' to ABAP TIMESTAMP for dates b.c. and in year 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Map '&1' to ABAP TIMESTAMP for dates b.c. and in year 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD221 - Map '&1' to ABAP TIMESTAMP for dates b.c. and in year 0 ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD221 Map '&1' to ABAP TIMESTAMP for dates b.c. and in year 0 typically occurs when there is an issue with date handling in the context of ABAP and the SAP Gateway. This error is related to the mapping of dates that are either before Christ (B.C.) or in the year 0, which are not supported by the standard ABAP date and timestamp formats.
  Cause:
  
  Date Format Limitations: ABAP's date handling does not support dates before the Gregorian calendar (i.e., B.C. dates) or the year 0. The ABAP date format is based on the Gregorian calendar, which starts from year 1 A.D.
  Data Input: The error may arise from data being sent to the SAP system that includes invalid date formats or values that fall outside the supported range.
  Mapping Issues: The error can also occur during the mapping process in OData services where the date values are being converted to ABAP timestamps.
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being sent to the SAP system does not include B.C. dates or dates in the year 0. Validate the input data before processing it.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your OData service to catch and manage invalid date inputs gracefully.
  Adjust Mapping Logic: If you are developing or maintaining an OData service, review the mapping logic to ensure that it correctly handles date values and does not attempt to map unsupported dates.
  Use Alternative Representations: If you need to work with historical dates, consider using alternative representations (e.g., strings) for dates that fall outside the supported range and handle them accordingly in your application logic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Date Handling: Familiarize yourself with how ABAP handles dates and timestamps. The standard ABAP date format is YYYYMMDD, and timestamps are represented as YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or updates regarding date handling in your specific version of SAP.
  OData Services: If you are working with OData services, review the service definitions and ensure that date fields are correctly defined and validated.
  
  By addressing the input data and ensuring that your application logic can handle date values appropriately, you can resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.