How To Fix WH061 - Value & in the date of price change field is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Value & in the date of price change field is not valid

What causes this issue?

The date of the price change specified in the intermediate
document cannot be interpreted since it is not a numeric value.

System Response

If it is a document for sales price revaluation for the document,
the system cannot update this document. This message is not relevant
to a document for store physical inventory.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH061 - Value & in the date of price change field is not valid ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WH061 - Value & in the date of price change field is not valid
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or incorrectly formatted date value is entered in the "Date of Price Change" field in a SAP transaction related to warehouse management or inventory pricing. The system expects a valid date format, and if the input contains invalid characters (such as the ampersand & or other non-date values), it triggers this error.
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual invalid value entered by the user.
  Common causes include:
  
  Typing errors or incorrect manual input.
  Copy-pasting invalid data into the date field.
  Using a date format not recognized by the system (e.g., wrong separators, wrong order).
  Leaving the field blank when a date is mandatory.
  System locale or user settings causing date format mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format expected by SAP (usually DD.MM.YYYY or YYYYMMDD depending on system settings).
  Avoid special characters or letters in the date field.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  Re-enter the date manually, ensuring no invalid characters.
  Use the date picker/calendar control if available to avoid format errors.
  
  
  
  Verify User Settings:
  
  Check user-specific date format settings in SAP GUI options.
  Confirm that the system locale and date format settings align with the input format.
  
  
  
  Mandatory Field Check:
  
  If the field is mandatory, ensure it is not left blank.
  If the date is optional, verify if the field can be left empty or if a default date should be used.
  
  
  
  Data Upload or Interface Checks:
  
  If the date is coming from an interface or data upload, validate the source data for correct date formats.
  Correct the source data or mapping to ensure valid dates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can appear in transactions related to warehouse management, inventory management, or price changes, such as MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), or warehouse management transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to date validation in your SAP version.
  Debugging: If the error persists, debugging the program or checking the validation logic in the relevant user exit or BAdI might be necessary.
  System Locale: Sometimes, the system locale or user profile settings affect date input and display formats.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: Invalid value in "Date of Price Change" field.
  Cause: Incorrect or invalid date format or characters.
  Fix: Enter a valid date in the correct format, verify user and system settings.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.