How To Fix PORD_MESSAGES040 - Date conversion error occured for Planned End Date Time.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PORD_MESSAGES - Message class for PORD services

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Date conversion error occured for Planned End Date Time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES040 - Date conversion error occured for Planned End Date Time. ?

  The SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES040 indicates that there is a date conversion error related to the Planned End Date Time in a production order or similar context. This error typically arises when the system encounters a date format that it cannot interpret or when the date value is outside the acceptable range.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date might be entered in a format that is not recognized by the system (e.g., using slashes instead of dashes, or using an incorrect order of day/month/year).
  Invalid Date Values: The date might be set to a value that does not exist (e.g., February 30) or is outside the permissible range (e.g., a date in the far past or future).
  System Settings: The date format settings in the user profile or system configuration may not match the format of the date being input.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field expecting a date might be receiving a string or another data type that cannot be converted to a date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's regional settings. Common formats include YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY.
  Validate Date Values: Make sure that the date being entered is valid and falls within the acceptable range. For example, check for leap years when entering February dates.
  User Profile Settings: Review the user profile settings to ensure that the date format is set correctly. This can usually be found in the user settings under "Defaults" or "Personal Data."
  Field Type Verification: Ensure that the field where the date is being entered is indeed expecting a date type and not a string or other data type.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program to see where the error occurs and what values are being passed to the date field.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Production Planning, Project System) for guidelines on date handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.