How To Fix J_1IG_MSGS137 - Transportation date format is incorrect. It should be DD/MM/YYYY

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1IG_MSGS - GST India: Message class

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Transportation date format is incorrect. It should be DD/MM/YYYY

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1IG_MSGS137 - Transportation date format is incorrect. It should be DD/MM/YYYY ?

  The SAP error message J_1IG_MSGS137 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the transportation date entered in the system. Specifically, the error states that the date format is incorrect and should be in the format DD/MM/YYYY.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  The transportation date is entered in a format other than DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD).
  There are leading or trailing spaces in the date field.
  The date entered is invalid (e.g., February 30th).
  The system settings or user profile settings for date format are not aligned with the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the transportation date is entered in the correct format: DD/MM/YYYY. For example, if the date is January 5, 2023, it should be entered as 05/01/2023.
  
  
  
  Remove Extra Spaces:
  
  Make sure there are no leading or trailing spaces in the date field.
  
  
  
  Validate the Date:
  
  Confirm that the date entered is valid. For example, ensure that the day does not exceed the number of days in the month.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings for date format preferences. Ensure that they are set to match the expected format (DD/MM/YYYY).
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the SAP configuration settings related to date formats. This may require assistance from an SAP Basis or configuration consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to re-enter the transportation date and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to transportation management and date handling.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J_1IG_MSGS137 and successfully enter the transportation date in the correct format.