How To Fix T9031 - Change the format for the time specification (short) (&1)

T9031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T9 - Time zones/streams

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Change the format for the time specification (short) (&1)

What causes this issue?

The specified time is not correct. The format allowed must contain the
date, a blank, and the time.
Example: 12.31.1999 14:00:00

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T9031 - Change the format for the time specification (short) (&1) ?

  The SAP error message T9031, which states "Change the format for the time specification (short) (&1)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the time format specified in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when entering time data in transactions or when configuring time-related settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Time Format: The time format specified does not match the expected format defined in the system settings. This could be due to user settings, system settings, or localization settings.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have a time format that is incompatible with the input being provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the time format in the SAP system, particularly in the user parameters or in the system-wide settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T9031 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
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