How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC251 - Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC251 - Conversion of date &1 in time zone &2 failed, attempts &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC251 indicates that there was a failure in converting a date in a specific time zone. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to interpret or convert date and time values, and it encounters an issue.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date format provided may not be recognized by the system.
  Incorrect Time Zone: The specified time zone may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specified time zone or date formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is in the correct format expected by the system. The format should match the settings in the user profile or system configuration.
  Verify Time Zone: Confirm that the time zone specified is valid. You can check the list of valid time zones in the SAP system.
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  System Settings: Check the system settings related to date and time handling. This includes verifying the configuration of time zones in the SAP system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the conversion is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to date and time handling in APO for best practices and configuration settings.
  User Profile Settings: Ensure that the user profile settings for date and time formats are correctly configured.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.