How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG117 - Date specified in &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Date specified in &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG117 - Date specified in &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG117, which states "Date specified in &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with OData services. This error indicates that the date format or the value provided for a date field is not recognized as valid by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Invalid Date Value: The date provided may not exist (e.g., February 30th).
  Locale Settings: The system's locale settings may differ from the date format being used.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may expect a different data type or format than what is being provided.
  Time Zone Issues: If the date includes a time component, there may be issues related to time zones.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is in the correct format expected by the OData service. Typically, this is ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD).
  Validate Date Values: Make sure that the date values are valid and exist in the calendar.
  Adjust Locale Settings: If applicable, check the user or system locale settings to ensure they match the date format being used.
  Review API Documentation: Consult the API documentation for the specific OData service to confirm the expected date format and any constraints.
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, you can debug the OData service to see how the date is being processed and where it might be failing.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch and manage such errors gracefully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  OData Service Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific OData service you are using to understand the expected input formats and constraints.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.