How To Fix VR451 - Date & has incorrect format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Date & has incorrect format

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 format.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Settings:
  
  Sometimes the SAP GUI locale settings affect date input.
  Check the SAP GUI options under Options > Interaction Design > Date Format and ensure it matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Data Upload/Interface:
  
  If the date is coming from an external system or file upload, ensure the date format in the source data matches SAP's expected format.
  Use conversion routines or mappings to transform dates into the correct format before posting.
  
  
  
  Re-enter Date:
  
  Clear the date field and re-enter the date carefully in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Validations:
  
  Sometimes custom validations or user exits might enforce specific date formats.
  Review any custom code if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions involving date input, such as sales orders (VA01), deliveries (VL01N), billing (VF01), or financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to VR451 and date formats.
  Locale Settings: SAP system locale and user locale settings influence date formats.
  Date Fields in SAP: SAP stores dates internally as 8-digit numbers (YYYYMMDD), but input/output formats depend on user settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Date entered in an incorrect format.
  Solution: Enter date in the correct format as per user/system settings; verify user parameters and SAP GUI settings.
  Check: User profile (SU3), SAP GUI options, and data source formats.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.