How To Fix WSAM_SHMAE012 - Date &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSAM_SHMAE - Message class for SRS enhanced mat search and ATP request

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Date &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE012 - Date &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE012: Date &1 is not valid typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a date field is expected to have a valid date format or value, but the system encounters an invalid or incorrectly formatted date.
  
  Cause
  
  The date value passed to the system is either empty, incorrectly formatted, or outside the valid date range.
  The date field might be missing or corrupted in the input data.
  The error can occur during data entry, data migration, or interface processing where date fields are mandatory.
  Sometimes, this error arises if the date is provided in a format not recognized by the system (e.g., wrong locale or format).
  It can also happen if the date is set to a default invalid value like 00000000 or 0000-00-00.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Date Input:
  
  Verify the date value being entered or passed to the system.
  Ensure the date is in the correct format expected by SAP (usually YYYYMMDD or as per the system locale).
  Make sure the date is a valid calendar date (e.g., no 31st of February).
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Source:
  
  If the date comes from an interface or data migration, check the source data for invalid or missing dates.
  Correct the source data before processing.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Date Validation Tools:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to check the relevant tables for date fields.
  Use debugging or logs to trace where the invalid date is introduced.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom programs or user exits are involved, verify that date fields are handled correctly.
  Add validation logic to prevent invalid dates from being passed.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Check system date format settings and user-specific date format settings.
  Ensure consistency in date formats across interfaces.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WSAM_SHMAE
  Typical Modules: Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  Common Transactions: WM transactions, inbound/outbound delivery processing, data migration tools.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSAM_SHMAE012 or date validation issues in WM/EWM.
  Debugging: Use transaction ST22 for dumps or SM21 for system logs if the error causes runtime issues.
  Date Format in SAP: SAP internally uses YYYYMMDD format for dates in most cases.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.