How To Fix LOBM_ODATA_MSG021 - Invalid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOBM_ODATA_MSG - Batch Management: Common messages (not only OData)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Invalid date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG021 - Invalid date ?

  The SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG021: Invalid date typically occurs when there is an issue with the date format or the value of a date field in an OData service. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating records in SAP systems via OData services.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date being sent to the OData service may not be in the expected format. For example, if the service expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD and receives it in a different format, it will trigger this error.
  Invalid Date Value: The date value itself may be invalid (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Timezone Issues: If the date includes a timezone offset that is not recognized or is incorrectly formatted, it may lead to this error.
  Null or Empty Values: Sending a null or empty value for a date field that requires a valid date can also cause this error.
  
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