How To Fix WGDS_COMMON003 - Time value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_TIME_STD)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_COMMON - WGDS Common messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Time value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_TIME_STD)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_COMMON003 - Time value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_TIME_STD) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_COMMON003 Time value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_TIME_STD)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a time value provided in a field does not conform to the expected format defined by the data element WGDS_TIME_STD. The system expects the time to be in a specific format (usually HHMMSS or HH:MM:SS depending on the context), and if the input deviates from this format, the validation fails, triggering this error.
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual invalid time value entered.
  The data element WGDS_TIME_STD defines the standard format for time values in this context.
  This error is common in SAP modules related to Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), or other logistics components where time stamps are critical.
  
  
  What is WGDS_TIME_STD?
  
  WGDS_TIME_STD is a data element in SAP that defines the standard format for time values.
  Typically, it expects a time in the format HHMMSS (hours, minutes, seconds) without separators.
  For example, valid time values would be: 093000 (9:30 AM), 154500 (3:45 PM), etc.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Input Time Format:
  
  Verify the time value you are entering or that is being passed to the system.
  Ensure it matches the expected format (usually HHMMSS).
  For example, if you entered 9:30 or 09:30:00, it might cause the error if the system expects 093000.
  
  
  
  Correct the Time Format:
  
  Convert or format the time value to the required format before passing it to the SAP function/module.
  If you are entering data manually, enter the time as a 6-digit number without colons or spaces.
  If the time is coming from an interface or program, adjust the code to format the time correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If this error occurs during data upload or interface processing, review the mapping or conversion logic.
  Ensure that the time fields are correctly formatted before sending to SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation or Data Element Definition:
  
  You can check the data element WGDS_TIME_STD in transaction SE11 to see its domain and format.
  This helps confirm the expected format and length.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is a standard validation error to ensure data consistency.
  It helps prevent incorrect time values that could cause issues in scheduling, reporting, or process execution.
  If you are unsure about the correct format, check the SAP standard or consult your functional consultant.
  Sometimes, localization or user-exit enhancements might alter expected formats, so verify if any customizations affect time handling.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WGDS_COMMON003 Time value (&1) format invalid (see data element WGDS_TIME_STD)
  
  
  Cause
  Time value does not match expected format defined by WGDS_TIME_STD (usually HHMMSS)
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the time format to match WGDS_TIME_STD (e.g., 093000 for 9:30 AM)
  
  
  Where to Check
  Data element WGDS_TIME_STD in SE11, input data, interface mappings
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact time value causing the error or the context (transaction, program, interface), I can help you with a more specific solution.