How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR031 - Invalid date or time

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Invalid date or time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR031 - Invalid date or time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR031 Invalid date or time typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the date or time format being used in a transaction or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data uploads, or when entering dates in transaction screens.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date or time entered does not match the expected format defined in the system settings.
  Invalid Date Values: The date or time specified is outside the acceptable range (e.g., a date in the past that is not allowed, or a future date that exceeds the planning horizon).
  System Settings: The date and time settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be aligned with the input being provided.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field expecting a date or time value may be receiving a different data type (e.g., a