How To Fix MY_CATS_OFFLINE006 - Entry $1 is invalid; check the format of your entries

MY_CATS_OFFLINE006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS_OFFLINE - Messages for CATS notebook Offline

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Entry $1 is invalid; check the format of your entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS_OFFLINE006 - Entry $1 is invalid; check the format of your entries ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS_OFFLINE006, which states "Entry $1 is invalid; check the format of your entries," typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when users are trying to upload or enter time data. This error indicates that there is an issue with the format of the data being entered or uploaded.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The entry specified (denoted by $1) does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to incorrect date formats, time formats, or other data types that do not match the system's requirements.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may not have been filled out, leading to invalid entries.
  Incorrect Data Types: For example, entering text in a numeric field or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the CATS system that are causing valid entries to be flagged as invalid.
  Data Length Exceeded: The length of the entry may