How To Fix SP01R001 - A pattern cannot be entered for a date

SP01R001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: A pattern cannot be entered for a date

What causes this issue?

You attempted to specify a pattern for a date. This is not allowed as
the system calculates a time period based on a number of days (for
example 30 days) and not based on a specific date (for example March
1999).

System Response

Function module terminates.

How to fix this error?

Do not use * (option CP) in the date field for selection options. This
error usually only occurs when the function module is used directly,
and not in transaction SP01.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R001 - A pattern cannot be entered for a date ?

  The SAP error message SP01R001, which states "A pattern cannot be entered for a date," typically occurs in the context of date formatting or input issues within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with date fields in reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered does not match the expected format defined in the system settings or user profile.
  Invalid Date Value: The date value may be out of range or not valid (e.g., February 30).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of date patterns in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have incorrect settings for date formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's requirements. Common formats include DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on the regional settings.
  Validate Date Values: Make sure that the date entered is valid and exists in the calendar.
  Review User Settings: Check the user profile