How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN226 - Invalid time format & 1 (valid format is HH:MM:SS on 24 Hr basis)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Invalid time format & 1 (valid format is HH:MM:SS on 24 Hr basis)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN226 - Invalid time format & 1 (valid format is HH:MM:SS on 24 Hr basis) ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN226 Invalid time format & 1 (valid format is HH:MM:SS on 24 Hr basis) indicates that there is an issue with the time format being used in a specific field or input. The error specifies that the expected format is HH:MM:SS in a 24-hour format.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Format: The time value entered does not conform to the required HH:MM:SS format. For example, entering 25:00:00, 12:60:00, or 12:30 would trigger this error.
  Leading Zeros: If the hours, minutes, or seconds are not properly formatted with leading zeros (e.g., 01:05:09 instead of 1:5:9), it may also cause this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes, such as typos or incorrect separators (e.g., using a period instead of a colon), can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the time is entered in the correct format HH:MM:SS. For example, if you want to enter 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 9 seconds, it should be entered as 01:05:09.
  Validate Time Values: Make sure that the hours are between 00 and 23, minutes and seconds are between 00 and 59.
  Use SAP Standard Input: If you are using a custom program or interface, ensure that it adheres to SAP's standard input requirements for time fields.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch and correct invalid time formats before they are submitted to SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on data formats and field requirements.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the correct formats to minimize errors.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the invalid time format is being generated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that time values are correctly formatted in your SAP system.