How To Fix WGDS_COMMON002 - Datetime value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_DATETIME_STD)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_COMMON - WGDS Common messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Datetime value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_DATETIME_STD)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_COMMON002 - Datetime value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_DATETIME_STD) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_COMMON002 Datetime value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_DATETIME_STD)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a datetime value passed to a function, interface, or data field does not conform to the expected format defined by the data element WGDS_DATETIME_STD. The system expects the datetime string to be in a specific format, and if the input deviates from this format, the validation fails, triggering this error.
  The data element WGDS_DATETIME_STD typically defines a standard datetime format used in SAP, often something like:
  
  YYYYMMDDHHMMSS (YearMonthDayHourMinuteSecond)
  
  or  
  YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS (depending on the specific implementation or customization)
  
  If the datetime string is missing, incomplete, or contains invalid characters, the system cannot parse it correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the datetime format:
  
  Verify the datetime value being passed matches the expected format of WGDS_DATETIME_STD. For example, if the expected format is YYYYMMDDHHMMSS, ensure the string is exactly 14 digits long and numeric.
  
  
  Correct the input data:
  
  If the datetime is coming from an external system, interface, or user input, ensure the data is correctly formatted before it reaches the SAP system.
  
  
  Use SAP standard conversion functions:
  
  When manipulating or formatting datetime values in ABAP, use standard SAP functions or classes to convert date and time to the required format, such as:
  
  CONVERT DATE and CONVERT TIME statements
  Class CL_ABAP_TSTMP methods for timestamp handling
  Function modules like CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT or CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_OUTPUT if applicable
  
  
  
  Debug and trace:
  
  If unsure where the invalid datetime is coming from, debug the program or interface to check the exact value passed to the function or field that triggers the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Data Element WGDS_DATETIME_STD:
  
  This data element defines the standard datetime format used in the SAP system or a specific module (often related to SAP Global Trade Services or similar). You can check its domain and format in transaction SE11.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WGDS or datetime handling for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Common datetime formats in SAP:  
  
  Date: YYYYMMDD (8 characters)  
  Time: HHMMSS (6 characters)  
  Combined datetime: YYYYMMDDHHMMSS (14 characters)
  
  
  
  Related error messages:
  
  Similar errors may occur if date or time values are invalid or out of range, e.g., invalid month (13), day (32), hour (25), etc.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_COMMON002 indicates an invalid datetime format. Ensure the datetime string matches the expected format defined by WGDS_DATETIME_STD (usually YYYYMMDDHHMMSS). Correct the input data or use SAP standard conversion methods to fix the issue. Debugging the source of the datetime value can help identify the root cause.