How To Fix WOD1005 - Date >&< cannot be converted (please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Date >&< cannot be converted (please correct)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1005 - Date >&< cannot be converted (please correct) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WOD1005 Date >&< cannot be converted (please correct)
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when SAP encounters a date value that it cannot interpret or convert into a valid internal date format. The message indicates that the date field contains invalid or incorrectly formatted data, which prevents SAP from processing it.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The date field contains non-numeric characters or invalid date formats.  
  The date value is outside the acceptable range (e.g., year out of range).  
  The date field is empty or contains placeholders like >&< which are not valid dates.  
  Data input errors during manual entry or data migration.  
  Incorrect date format settings or mismatches between expected and actual date formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Field:  
  
  Verify the date value in the relevant field. Ensure it is in the correct format (usually YYYYMMDD or as per the system locale).  
  Remove any invalid characters or placeholders like >&<.
  
  
  
  Correct the Date Format:  
  
  If the date is entered manually, correct it to a valid date.  
  If the date comes from an interface or data upload, check the source data and correct the format before importing.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Range:  
  
  Ensure the date is within a valid range supported by SAP (e.g., not before 01.01.0001 or after 31.12.9999).
  
  
  
  Check User Locale and Date Settings:  
  
  Sometimes, date format mismatches occur due to user locale settings. Confirm that the date format expected by SAP matches the input format.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:  
  
  If the error occurs during a program run or batch job, use debugging or system trace to identify where the invalid date is coming from.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:  
  
  For mass data issues, perform data cleansing or use conversion tools to fix date fields before processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in modules dealing with date fields such as FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), or during data migration and batch input sessions.  
  SAP stores dates internally as 8-digit numbers (YYYYMMDD), so any deviation from this format can cause conversion errors.  
  Check SAP Notes or OSS messages if the problem persists, as there might be specific patches or known issues related to your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WOD1005 error means SAP cannot convert a date because it is invalid or incorrectly formatted. Correct the date value, ensure proper format and range, and verify system settings to resolve the issue.