How To Fix /SCMTMS/SOS005 - GDT conversion for time stamp on header level failed; time stamp was &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SOS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: GDT conversion for time stamp on header level failed; time stamp was &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SOS005 - GDT conversion for time stamp on header level failed; time stamp was &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SOS005 indicates that there was a failure in converting a timestamp at the header level in the Global Data Transport (GDT) process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the format or validity of the timestamp being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Timestamp Format: The timestamp provided may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid characters.
  Time Zone Issues: There could be discrepancies related to time zones, especially if the timestamp is being converted from one time zone to another.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as missing or corrupted entries.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how timestamps are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Timestamp Format: Ensure that the timestamp is in the correct format. The expected format is usually YYYYMMDDHHMMSS (year, month, day, hour, minute, second).
  Validate Data: Review