How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL024 - Enter a date in the valid format in cell &1&2 of sheet &3

MM_PUR_SES_UPL024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Enter a date in the valid format in cell &1&2 of sheet &3

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date in an invalid format that is not recognized by
MS Excel.

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?

Please check the local date format that is required in the settings of
your MS Excel program. Go to the date field in your Excel file -> Click
on the right with the mouse -> check "Format Cells".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL024 - Enter a date in the valid format in cell &1&2 of sheet &3 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL024 indicates that there is an issue with the date format in a specific cell of an Excel sheet that is being uploaded into the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the upload of data related to purchasing or materials management, where a date field is expected to be in a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered in the specified cell does not match the expected format defined in the SAP system. Common formats include DD.MM.YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or others depending on the system settings.
  Empty Cell: The cell may be empty or contain non-date values (e.g., text).
  Regional Settings: The regional settings of the Excel file may differ from those expected by SAP, leading to misinterpretation of the date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the date in the specified cell (as indicated