How To Fix SMT064 - Error on copying of &1 to &2: &3 is not a valid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Error on copying of &1 to &2: &3 is not a valid date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT064 - Error on copying of &1 to &2: &3 is not a valid date ?

  The SAP error message SMT064 indicates that there is an issue with date formatting or validity when attempting to copy data from one object to another. The message typically appears in scenarios involving data migration, data transfer, or when using certain SAP transactions that involve date fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "SMT064 Error on copying of &1 to &2: &3 is not a valid date" can be caused by several factors:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date being copied does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, etc.).
  Out of Range Dates: The date may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system (e.g., before the system's start date or after the end date).
  Incorrect Data Type: The field where the date is being copied to may not be of the correct data type or may not accept date values.
  Localization Issues: Different locales may have different date formats, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: