How To Fix /SDF/CL_CALM_EXM_MSG004 - Datetime value '&1' must follow Datetime format 'YYYYMMDDhhmmss'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/CL_CALM_EXM_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Datetime value '&1' must follow Datetime format 'YYYYMMDDhhmmss'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/CL_CALM_EXM_MSG004 - Datetime value '&1' must follow Datetime format 'YYYYMMDDhhmmss' ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/CL_CALM_EXM_MSG004 indicates that a datetime value provided in your SAP system does not conform to the expected format of YYYYMMDDhhmmss. This format specifies:
  
  YYYY - 4-digit year
  MM - 2-digit month (01 to 12)
  DD - 2-digit day (01 to 31)
  hh - 2-digit hour (00 to 23)
  mm - 2-digit minutes (00 to 59)
  ss - 2-digit seconds (00 to 59)
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A datetime value is incorrectly formatted or contains invalid characters.
  The input value is missing some components (e.g., only providing the date without the time).
  The value is in a different format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY).
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Ensure that the datetime value you are providing follows the YYYYMMDDhhmmss format. For example, if you want to represent January 1, 2023, at 12:30:45, it should be 20230101123045.
  
  
  Validate Data Sources: If the datetime value is coming from an external source (like a file or an API), ensure that the data is being formatted correctly before it reaches the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify the Code: If you are working with ABAP or any other programming language within SAP, ensure that the code responsible for generating or processing the datetime value formats it correctly.
  
  
  Use Conversion Functions: If you are converting datetime values from other formats, use appropriate conversion functions to ensure they are formatted correctly. For example, in ABAP, you can use CONVERT_DATE_TO_EXTERNAL or similar functions to handle date conversions.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on date and time handling in SAP.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the flow of data and identify where the incorrect format is being introduced.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the error occurs in a standard transaction, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the datetime value.
  
  By ensuring that all datetime values conform to the required format, you should be able to resolve this error and prevent it from occurring in the future.