How To Fix RSDD071 - The date format of &1 is invalid. Use a valid date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 071

• Message text: The date format of &1 is invalid. Use a valid date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD071 - The date format of &1 is invalid. Use a valid date. ?

  The SAP error message RSDD071, which states "The date format of &1 is invalid. Use a valid date," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the date format being used in a query, report, or data extraction process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided does not conform to the expected format. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD and the input is in DD/MM/YYYY, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Type: The field where the date is being entered may not be of the correct data type or may not be configured to accept date values.
  Regional Settings: The system's regional settings may differ from the date format being used, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Source Issues: If the date is being pulled from a data source, the source data may contain invalid or improperly