How To Fix VR450 - Date (in the 'To' field) has incorrect format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Date (in the 'To' field) has incorrect format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR450 - Date (in the 'To' field) has incorrect format ?

  The SAP error message:
  VR450 Date (in the 'To' field) has incorrect format
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a date entered in the "To" field (usually in a selection screen or input field related to date ranges) does not conform to the expected date format defined in the SAP system. The system expects the date in a specific format (usually DD.MM.YYYY or YYYYMMDD depending on user settings and locale), and if the input does not match this format, the error is triggered.
  Common causes include:
  
  Entering the date in an incorrect format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY instead of DD.MM.YYYY).
  Using invalid characters or incomplete dates.
  User input that does not match the date format expected by the SAP client or program.
  Locale or user parameter settings that define a different date format than the one used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Verify the date format expected by the SAP system or the specific transaction.
  Usually, the date format is displayed or can be checked in the user profile (transaction SU3) under the "Defaults" tab (field "Date Format").
  Enter the date in the correct format (e.g., 31.12.2023 or 20231231).
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  Re-enter the date in the "To" field using the correct format.
  Avoid using separators or characters not recognized by SAP.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU3 ? Defaults ? Date Format.
  Ensure the date format matches the one you are using.
  If necessary, change the date format to match your input style or adjust your input to match the system format.
  
  
  
  Use F4 Help or Calendar:
  
  If available, use the F4 help or calendar icon next to the date field to select the date, which ensures the correct format.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Screen Customization:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or report, check the code or screen field attributes to ensure the date field expects the correct format.
  Developers can use function modules like CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT or date conversion routines to handle date formats properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU3: User parameters and date format settings.
  Date Format in SAP: Usually controlled by user profile or system locale.
  Function Modules for Date Conversion: CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT, CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_OUTPUT, or DATE_CONVERT_TO_INTERNAL.
  Standard SAP Date Format: Often DD.MM.YYYY or YYYYMMDD depending on system settings.
  Error Message Class: VR4xx messages are related to Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) or related modules.
  
  
  Summary:
  The VR450 error is caused by an incorrectly formatted date in the "To" field. Correct the date format according to the SAP system/user settings, use the calendar help if available, and verify user profile date format settings to resolve the issue.