How To Fix /MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT018 - Data from this file cannot be transferred; incorrect date format

/MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data from this file cannot be transferred; incorrect date format

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/MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT018 - Details

• The SAP error message /MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT018 Data from this file cannot be transferred; incorrect date format typically indicates that there is an issue with the date format in the data file you are trying to import into the SAP system. This error can occur during data import processes, such as when using the Data Transfer Workbench or other import tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the file does not match the expected format defined in the SAP system. For example, if the system expects dates in the format YYYY-MM-DD but the file contains dates in DD/MM/YYYY, this will trigger the error.
  Regional Settings: The date format may be influenced by the regional settings of the SAP system or the user profile. If the settings are not aligned with the format used in the import file, it can lead to this error.
  Invalid Dates: The file may contain invalid dates (e.g., February 30th) or