How To Fix S5011 - Date & contains invalid characters

S5011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S5 - Confirmation dialog boxes

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Date & contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

Only numeric characters are permitted for the date entry.

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?

Correct the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S5011 - Date & contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message S5011, which states "Date & contains invalid characters," typically occurs when the system encounters a date input that does not conform to the expected format or contains characters that are not valid for date fields. This can happen in various transactions or programs where date inputs are required.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date may be entered in a format that is not recognized by the system (e.g., using slashes instead of dashes, or using an incorrect order of day, month, and year).
  Non-Numeric Characters: The date field may contain letters or special characters that are not allowed (e.g., "12/31/2023" is valid, but "12/31/20XX" is not).
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: Extra spaces before or after the date can cause the system to misinterpret the input.
  Locale Settings: The date format may vary based on user locale settings, leading to mismatches if the input does not align with the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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