How To Fix /OSP/MSG427 - Conversion failed for date &1 and time &2

/OSP/MSG427 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Conversion failed for date &1 and time &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG427 - Conversion failed for date &1 and time &2 ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG427 Conversion failed for date &1 and time &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the format or validity of the date and time values being processed in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data entry, data import, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date/Time Format: The date and time values may not be in the expected format. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD but receives it in DD-MM-YYYY, this can lead to conversion failures.
  Out of Range Values: The date or time values may be out of the acceptable range. For instance, a date like 2023-02-30 is invalid because February does not have 30 days.
  Null or Empty Values: If either the date or time fields are null or empty, the conversion will fail.
  Locale Settings: The system's locale settings may not match the format