How To Fix PRC_PRI201 - Cannot parse &1 according to pattern &2

PRC_PRI201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Cannot parse &1 according to pattern &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI201 - Cannot parse &1 according to pattern &2 ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI201, which states "Cannot parse &1 according to pattern &2," typically occurs in the context of data processing, particularly when the system is trying to interpret or convert a string of data into a specific format based on a defined pattern. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when dealing with dates, numbers, or other formatted strings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Format: The data being processed does not match the expected format defined by the pattern. For example, if the pattern expects a date in the format "YYYY-MM-DD" but receives "DD/MM/YYYY", this error will occur.
  Invalid Characters: The input string may contain characters that are not valid according to the expected pattern.
  Localization Issues: The format may vary based on the user's locale settings, leading to mismatches between the input data and the expected format.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type