How To Fix RSDS018 - &1 does not match the user-dependent date format --> long text

RSDS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 does not match the user-dependent date format --> long text

What causes this issue?

&V1& does not correspond to the date format that is assigned to the
current user &V2&.

System Response

The date cannot be converted; the process was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter the <DS:FU.CONVERSION_EXIT_RSDAT_INPUT>conversion exit RSDAT</>
for automatic date format detection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS018 - &1 does not match the user-dependent date format --> long text ?

  The SAP error message RSDS018 indicates that there is a mismatch between the date format expected by the system and the date format provided by the user. This error typically occurs in scenarios where date values are being processed, such as in data extraction or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the date format specified in the user settings does not match the format of the date being processed. This can happen due to:
  
  User Profile Settings: The date format set in the user profile (transaction SU01) does not align with the format of the date being input or processed.
  System Settings: The system's default date format may differ from the user's settings.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or extraction process may expect a specific date format that is not being adhered to by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU01.
  Enter your user