How To Fix RETJP005 - Cannot convert date &1 into Japanese form

RETJP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETJP - Error Messages for Retirement and Rehirement

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot convert date &1 into Japanese form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETJP005 - Cannot convert date &1 into Japanese form ?

  The SAP error message RETJP005, which states "Cannot convert date &1 into Japanese form," typically occurs when there is an issue with date formatting or conversion in the context of Japanese date formats. This error is often encountered in systems that are configured to handle Japanese language settings or when dealing with Japanese date formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date being processed does not conform to the expected Japanese date format. This could be due to incorrect input or data that does not match the expected format.
  System Settings: The SAP system may not be properly configured to handle Japanese date formats, leading to conversion issues.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the date field may not be compatible with the expected format for Japanese dates.
  Localization Issues: If the system is not fully localized for Japanese, it may struggle with date conversions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Ensure that the date being inputted is in