How To Fix PQ611 - Incorrect date format

PQ611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Incorrect date format

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use the following date format: DDMMYYYY.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ611 - Incorrect date format ?

  The SAP error message PQ611 "Incorrect date format" typically occurs when the system encounters a date input that does not conform to the expected format. This can happen in various transactions or reports where date fields are required.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not match the format expected by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Locale Settings: The user's locale settings may differ from the date format expected by the SAP system.
  Input Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect separators (e.g., using a hyphen instead of a slash).
  Field Length: The date entered exceeds the maximum length allowed for the date field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as specified by the system. Refer to the documentation or help text for the specific transaction to confirm the expected format.
  Adjust Locale Settings: If the issue is related to locale settings, check the user profile settings in SAP to