How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG042 - Input date is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Input date is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG042 - Input date is invalid. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG042 Input date is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a date entered in a workflow-related transaction or process is not valid. The invalidity can be due to several reasons such as:
  
  The date format does not match the expected format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY).
  The date entered is outside the allowed range (e.g., a date in the past or future that is not acceptable).
  The date field is empty or contains non-date characters.
  The date does not comply with the calendar or fiscal period settings in SAP.
  The date might be inconsistent with other related dates in the workflow (e.g., start date after end date).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the system or the specific transaction. SAP usually expects dates in the format defined by user settings or system locale.
  
  
  Validate Date Range:
  
  Verify that the date is within the valid range allowed by the business process or configuration. For example, some workflows may not accept dates before the current date or outside a fiscal year.
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Make sure the date field is not left blank and contains only valid date characters.
  
  
  Check Related Dates:
  
  If the workflow involves multiple dates (start date, end date, due date), ensure their logical consistency (e.g., start date = end date).
  
  
  User Settings:
  
  Check user-specific date format settings in SAP GUI (via SU3 transaction) and ensure consistency.
  
  
  System Date and Calendar:
  
  Confirm that the system date and calendar settings are correct and that the date entered aligns with these settings.
  
  
  Debugging (if applicable):
  
  If the error persists, debugging the workflow or checking the workflow logs might help identify where the date validation fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  This error is commonly encountered in workflow-related transactions such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), or custom workflow steps involving date inputs.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow date validations for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  User Settings:
  
  Date format can be influenced by user parameters (SU3 ? Defaults ? Date format).
  
  
  Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and identify the step causing the error.
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  Sometimes, date validations are enhanced or customized in workflows via Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) or user-exits. Review these if custom logic is implemented.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, more specific guidance can be given.