How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV212 - Error during SWIFT MT203 conversion; non-permitted SWIFT day format

/PF1/MSG_CONV212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Error during SWIFT MT203 conversion; non-permitted SWIFT day format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV212 - Error during SWIFT MT203 conversion; non-permitted SWIFT day format ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV212 indicates that there is an issue during the conversion of a SWIFT MT203 message, specifically related to the date format used in the message. The error message states that a non-permitted SWIFT day format has been encountered.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the SWIFT MT203 message does not conform to the expected format. SWIFT messages have specific date formats that must be adhered to, and any deviation can lead to conversion errors.
  Invalid Data: The data provided in the message may contain invalid characters or formats that are not recognized by the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected SWIFT message formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Format: Ensure that the date in the SWIFT MT203 message is