How To Fix S5001 - Enter the date in format &

S5001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S5 - Confirmation dialog boxes

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter the date in format &

What causes this issue?

The date specified does not correspond to the format defined in the
user master record.

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?

Enter the date in the correct format.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S5001 - Enter the date in format & ?

  The SAP error message S5001, which states "Enter the date in format &," typically indicates that the date input provided by the user does not conform to the expected date format defined in the system. This error can occur in various transactions or screens where date input is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The user may have entered the date in a format that is not recognized by the system. For example, if the system expects a date in the format DD.MM.YYYY and the user enters it as MM/DD/YYYY, this error will occur.
  User Settings: The date format may be influenced by user-specific settings or regional settings in the SAP system.
  Field Attributes: The field where the date is being entered may have specific attributes that enforce a certain date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as specified by the error message. The expected format is usually