How To Fix OIUY6108 - Entered Date &1 is Invalid, Valid Date Format is YYYYMMDD.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUY6 - Report 2.0 - Wyoming Messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Entered Date &1 is Invalid, Valid Date Format is YYYYMMDD.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUY6108 - Entered Date &1 is Invalid, Valid Date Format is YYYYMMDD. ?

  The SAP error message OIUY6108 indicates that the date you have entered does not conform to the expected format, which is YYYYMMDD (Year, Month, Day). This error typically occurs in various SAP transactions or reports where a date input is required.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date you entered does not match the required format of YYYYMMDD. For example, entering "12/31/2023" or "31-12-2023" would trigger this error.
  Invalid Date Values: Even if the format is correct, the date itself may be invalid (e.g., February 30, 2023).
  Leading Zeros: The month or day must be two digits, so "202312" (for December 2023) is invalid, while "20231201" (for December 1, 2023) is valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format: YYYYMMDD. For example, for December 1, 2023, you should enter "20231201".
  Validate the Date: Make sure the date you are entering is a valid calendar date. For instance, ensure that the month is between 01 and 12 and that the day is appropriate for the month (e.g., no more than 31 days for January, March, May, July, August, October, and December; no more than 30 days for April, June, September, and November; and no more than 28 or 29 days for February).
  Use Leading Zeros: Always use leading zeros for single-digit months and days. For example, use "20230105" for January 5, 2023.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more information on date formats and input requirements.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidelines to users on the correct date entry format.
  System Settings: Check if there are any specific settings in your SAP system that might affect date formats, especially if your organization operates in multiple regions with different date formats.
  
  By ensuring that the date is entered correctly according to the specified format, you should be able to resolve the OIUY6108 error.