How To Fix S5012 - Only numbers and '&' are permitted in the date

S5012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S5 - Confirmation dialog boxes

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Only numbers and '&' are permitted in the date

What causes this issue?

The date entry contains invalid characters.

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 S5012 - Only numbers and '&' are permitted in the date ?

  The SAP error message S5012, which states "Only numbers and '&' are permitted in the date," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a date input in an SAP transaction or program. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific format for the date, and the input provided does not meet those criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may have been entered in an incorrect format, such as using slashes (/) or dashes (-) instead of the expected format.
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain invalid characters, such as letters or special symbols other than '&'.
  Localization Issues: The date format may vary based on the user's locale settings, and if the input does not match the expected format for that locale, the error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format. Typically, SAP expects dates in the format YYYYMMDD (e.g.,