How To Fix KM097 - Do not enter a three-digit month

KM097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Do not enter a three-digit month

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KM097 - Details

• The SAP error message KM097, which states "Do not enter a three-digit month," typically occurs when a date is being entered in a format that SAP does not recognize. This error is often related to the way dates are formatted in the system or how they are being input by the user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The most common cause of this error is that the month part of a date is being entered as a three-digit number (e.g., "100" for October) instead of a two-digit number (e.g., "10").
  User Input Error: Users may mistakenly enter the month in an incorrect format due to misunderstanding the required input format.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific date format settings that are not aligned with the input being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the date is being entered in the correct format. For example, use "MM/DD/YYYY" or "DD.MM.YYYY" as per the system's configuration.
  Correct the Month