How To Fix LRM_RULE_EXEC316 - Parameter &1 does not have type DATS and is not a valid time stamp

LRM_RULE_EXEC316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RULE_EXEC - Runtime

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Parameter &1 does not have type DATS and is not a valid time stamp

What causes this issue?

The value you have entered has the incorrect data type or format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For ILM rule simulation, the system generates character-like selection
options on the selection screen for table fields that do not exist in
the DDIC. In this case, the specification of the date in the form
YYYYMMMDD is supported for date fields. Any other format causes errors.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LRM_RULE_EXEC316 - Details

• The SAP error message LRM_RULE_EXEC316 indicates that a parameter expected to be of type DATS (which represents a date in SAP) is not in the correct format or type, leading to the error. This typically occurs in the context of rules or logic that involve date or timestamp processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The parameter being passed is not of type DATS. This could happen if the data is being pulled from a source that does not conform to the expected date format.
  Data Conversion Issues: If there is an attempt to convert a string or another data type to a date, and the conversion fails, this error may occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the business rules or logic that is expecting a date but is receiving a different type of data.
  Data Entry Errors: If the data is being entered manually, there may be a mistake in the format or