How To Fix /SMB/COMMON003 - Incorrect selection parameters for date and/or time

/SMB/COMMON003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/COMMON -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Incorrect selection parameters for date and/or time

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/SMB/COMMON003 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/COMMON003 Incorrect selection parameters for date and/or time typically occurs when there is an issue with the date or time parameters that have been entered in a selection screen or report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or processing data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date provided may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system (e.g., before the system's start date or after the end date).
  Incorrect Time Format: Similar to dates, the time may not be in the correct format (e.g., HH:MM:SS).
  Empty Fields: Required date or time fields may be left empty.
  Inconsistent Date/Time Parameters: If there are multiple date/time fields, they may not be consistent with each other (e.g., a start date that is after an end date).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure