How To Fix WSTI006 - Date & is not in correct format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Date & is not in correct format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI006 - Date & is not in correct format ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI006 Date & is not in correct format
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a date value entered or processed in SAP does not conform to the expected date format. The placeholder & in the message typically represents the actual date string that failed validation.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The date is entered in a format different from the one expected by the system (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY vs. YYYYMMDD).  
  The date contains invalid characters or separators.  
  The date field is empty or partially filled.  
  The date is passed incorrectly from an external system or interface (e.g., IDoc, BAPI, or file upload).  
  User input error or incorrect date format settings in user profile or system parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Verify the date format expected by the SAP system or the specific transaction/module. SAP typically expects dates in YYYYMMDD format internally, but the input format can vary depending on user settings or transaction.
  
  
  User Profile Settings:  
  
  Go to transaction SU3 (Maintain User Profile).  
  Check the Date Format under the Defaults tab.  
  Ensure it matches the format you are entering.
  
  
  
  Input Validation:  
  
  When entering dates manually, use the correct format as per system settings.  
  If the date is coming from an external source (file, interface), ensure the date is converted/formatted correctly before passing to SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Interface Logic:  
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, review the code or mapping logic that formats or converts the date.  
  Use debugging or logging to identify the exact date value causing the error.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Date Conversion Functions:  
  
  Use function modules like CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT or CONVERSION_EXIT_DATE_INPUT to convert dates to the correct internal format.  
  Avoid manual string manipulation of dates.
  
  
  
  Correct the Date Value:  
  
  If the date is invalid (e.g., 31/02/2023), correct it to a valid calendar date.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SU3 - User Profile Maintenance (check date format)  
  SE38 or SE80 - For debugging custom programs or interfaces
  
  
  
  Common SAP Date Formats:  
  
  Internal format: YYYYMMDD (e.g., 20240615)  
  Display format depends on user settings (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY)
  
  
  
  Function Modules for Date Handling:  
  
  CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT / CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_OUTPUT  
  CONVERSION_EXIT_DATE_INPUT / CONVERSION_EXIT_DATE_OUTPUT
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to date format errors in your specific module or interface.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WSTI006 error indicates a date format mismatch. To resolve it, ensure the date input matches the expected format, verify user profile settings, and correct any interface or program logic that handles date values. Use SAP standard conversion functions to avoid format issues.
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., transaction, interface, program), I can help with more specific guidance.