How To Fix SIAG_MSG104 - Unable to convert date and time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIAG_MSG - GRC Plug-Ins message class

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Unable to convert date and time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIAG_MSG104 - Unable to convert date and time ?

  The SAP error message SIAG_MSG104: Unable to convert date and time typically occurs when there is an issue with date and time formats in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when importing data, processing reports, or executing transactions that involve date and time fields.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format in the input data does not match the expected format in SAP. For example, if SAP expects a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD but receives it in DD/MM/YYYY, this error can occur.
  Invalid Date Values: The date provided may be invalid (e.g., February 30th, April 31st).
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is trying to convert a date and time from one time zone to another and the time zone information is missing or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in which the date is being stored may not be of the correct data type (e.g., trying to store a date in a string field).
  Localization Settings: User-specific or system-wide localization settings may not align with the date and time formats being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the date and time values being inputted are in the correct format expected by SAP. Adjust the format as necessary.
  Validate Date Values: Check for any invalid date entries in the data being processed. Correct any invalid dates.
  Review Time Zone Settings: If applicable, ensure that the time zone settings are correctly configured in the system and that the input data includes valid time zone information.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the fields in the database or data structure are of the correct data type to store date and time values.
  Localization Settings: Review and adjust the localization settings in SAP to ensure they match the expected formats for date and time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the tables involved and ensure that the data types are correct.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the program to identify where the conversion is failing.
  User Settings: Sometimes, user-specific settings can affect how dates are interpreted. Check user profile settings in transaction SU01.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.