How To Fix WD269 - Expression '&' is not a date

WD269 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Expression '&' is not a date

What causes this issue?

Note that constants must not be used for a date.

How to fix this error?

Enter an expression for a date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD269 - Expression '&' is not a date ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD269 Expression '&' is not a date
  typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP applications when an expression or variable expected to be of type date does not contain a valid date value.
  
  Cause
  
  
  The error indicates that the system tried to interpret a value (represented by & in the message) as a date, but the value is either:
  
  Empty,
  Not in a valid date format,
  Or contains invalid characters that cannot be converted to a date type.
  
  
  
  This often happens when:
  
  A context attribute or UI element bound to a date data type receives an invalid or empty string.
  A date conversion or formatting function is called with an invalid input.
  Data passed from the frontend (e.g., input field) is not properly validated before being processed as a date.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Source of the Date Value:
  
  Identify which context attribute, UI element, or variable is causing the problem.
  Verify that the value assigned to it is a