How To Fix VR451 - Date & has incorrect format


VR451 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

  • Message number: 451

  • Message text: Date & has incorrect format

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  • What causes this issue?

    Value fields are not filled in for index displays.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Select another <GL:display_variant>display variant</> for which the
    value fields (header, item, schedule line displays) have been filled
    in.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR451 - Date & has incorrect format ?
    SAP Error Message:
    VR451 - Date & has incorrect format
    
    
    Cause: The error message VR451 typically occurs when a date field in a transaction or data entry screen is filled with a value that does not conform to the expected date format. This can happen due to: User entering the date in an incorrect format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY instead of MM/DD/YYYY or vice versa). System expecting a date in a specific format based on user locale or SAP configuration. Data being imported or transferred from external systems with incompatible date formats. Incorrect or missing date format settings in user parameters or SAP GUI.
    Solution: Check Date Format: Verify the date format expected by the system. SAP usually expects dates in the format DD.MM.YYYY (day.month.year) or as configured. Ensure the date entered matches this format exactly. User Parameters: Check user-specific parameters that control date format: Transaction: SU3 (Maintain User Profile) Go to the Defaults tab and check the Date Format field. Adjust if necessary to match the expected

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