How To Fix RW311 - Direct input: Date & is incorrect

RW311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Direct input: Date & is incorrect

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while transferring document data per direct input:
Date &V1& occurs in your batch input file.
This date is incorrect.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the date format in your sequential batch input file
corresponds to the format set in your user parameters.

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RW311 - Details

• The SAP error message RW311, which states "Direct input: Date & is incorrect," typically occurs when there is an issue with the date format or the value of the date being entered in a direct input session. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads or when using specific transactions that require date inputs.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format. For example, if the system expects a date in the format YYYYMMDD and the input is in DD/MM/YYYY, this error will occur.
  Invalid Date Value: The date entered may not be valid (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Date Outside Valid Range: The date may fall outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings (e.g., dates too far in the past or future).
  Localization Issues: Different countries have different date formats, and if the system is set to a specific locale, it may not