How To Fix WH040 - Value & in the count date field is not a valid date

WH040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Value & in the count date field is not a valid date

What causes this issue?

The actual count date specified in the intermediate document
cannot be interpreted since it is not a numeric value.

System Response

The system cannot update the intermediate document.

How to fix this error?

You can correct the actual count date using the intermediate
document editor and then update the intermediate document again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH040 - Value & in the count date field is not a valid date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WH040 - Value & in the count date field is not a valid date
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or incorrectly formatted date value is entered in the count date field during warehouse or inventory management transactions. The system expects a valid date format, but the input provided does not conform to the expected date format or is empty/incorrect.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The date field is left blank or contains invalid characters.  
  The date format does not match the expected format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY vs. YYYYMMDD).  
  The date value is outside the valid range or logically incorrect (e.g., 31/02/2023).  
  The date is entered in a non-date field or the field is incorrectly referenced in a program or user exit.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Entry:
  Ensure that the date entered in the count date field is in the correct format and is a valid calendar date.
  
  
  Use Correct Date Format:
  Verify the