How To Fix WSTI_MM07I003 - Value &1 in count date field has incorrect format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_MM07I - BAdI Implementation Messages MB_PHYSINV_INTERNAL

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Value &1 in count date field has incorrect format

What causes this issue?

The value &V1&, which is specified in the <LS>Count Date</> field
(ISEG-WSTI_COUNTDATE), does not have the correct format.

System Response

The system cannot post this inventory document item.

How to fix this error?

The value must be entered using the format YYYYMMDD (Y = year, M =
month, D = day). This is an internal error that you will not be able to
correct yourself. Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_MM07I003 - Value &1 in count date field has incorrect format ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_MM07I003: Value &1 in count date field has incorrect format
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the value entered in the count date field (usually a date field related to inventory counting or stocktaking) does not conform to the expected date format in SAP. The system expects the date in a specific format (typically YYYYMMDD or DD.MM.YYYY depending on the locale and configuration), but the input value (&1) does not match this format.
  Common causes include:
  
  User entering the date in an incorrect format.
  Data migration or upload programs providing dates in the wrong format.
  Incorrect field mapping or conversion routines in custom programs or interfaces.
  Locale or user parameter settings causing format mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Verify the expected date format for the count date field in your SAP system.
  Usually, SAP expects dates in the internal format YYYYMMDD or the user’s logon date format.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  If entering manually, ensure the date is typed in the correct format.
  If the date is coming from an interface or upload, check the source data and correct the date format before uploading.
  
  
  
  Check User Parameters:
  
  Verify the user’s date format settings (transaction SU3 ? Defaults tab ? Date format).
  Ensure the user’s date format matches the expected input format.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or custom program execution, review the code to ensure date fields are converted properly.
  Use SAP function modules like CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT or CONVERSION_EXIT_DATE_INPUT to convert dates to the correct format.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Tools:
  
  Use transaction MM07 or related inventory count transactions carefully, ensuring date fields are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM07 (Inventory Count), LSMW (for data migration), or any custom transaction where inventory count dates are entered.
  Function Modules: CONVERSION_EXIT_DATE_INPUT, CONVERSION_EXIT_DATE_OUTPUT for date format conversions.
  User Settings: Check user parameters for date format (SU3).
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTI_MM07I003 or date format issues in inventory count transactions.
  Locale Settings: Date format can be influenced by the logon language and user locale settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSTI_MM07I003 indicates that the date value entered in the count date field is not in the correct format expected by SAP. Correcting the date format in the input, verifying user parameters, and ensuring proper data conversion in interfaces or custom programs will resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, program, or interface) where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.