How To Fix SH025 - Use the date format in the user master

SH025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Use the date format in the user master

What causes this issue?

The date format does not correspond to that in your user master.

System Response

The system only accepts the format specified in the user master.

How to fix this error?

Enter the date in the format specified in your user defaults. (<LS>
(System -> User profile -> User defaults -> Tab "Fixed Values"</>).

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SH025 - Details

• The SAP error message SH025 ("Use the date format in the user master") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the date format expected by the system and the date format being used in the input. This can happen in various transactions or reports where date input is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Settings: The date format defined in the user master record does not match the format being used in the transaction. Each user can have a specific date format set in their profile.
  System Settings: The system may have a default date format that is different from what the user is trying to input.
  Regional Settings: The regional settings of the SAP system may not align with the user's expectations or input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on "Display".
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab and check the "Date Format" field. Ensure it is set to