How To Fix MY233 - Invalid date format in record &

MY233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Invalid date format in record &

What causes this issue?

The record read <(>&<)>V1& has an invalid date 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?

Check the contents of the fields MYREC, MYFID, and MYHIST in the record
affected in your entry file. You can find the valid entries and their
effects in the SAP note 165763.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY233 - Invalid date format in record & ?

  The SAP error message MY233, which indicates "Invalid date format in record &," typically arises when the system encounters a date that does not conform to the expected format during data entry or processing. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads, batch processing, or when entering data manually in transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may be entered in a format that is not recognized by SAP. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD and the user enters it as DD/MM/YYYY, this error will occur.
  Invalid Date Values: The date entered may not be valid, such as February 30 or April 31.
  Localization Settings: Different regions may have different date formats. If the system is set to a specific locale, entering a date in a different format can trigger this error.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data from an external source (like