How To Fix WU184 - Date must be entered with the day before the month (e.g. 31.03)


WU184 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

  • Message number: 184

  • Message text: Date must be entered with the day before the month (e.g. 31.03)

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  • What causes this issue?

    Enter the date without specifying the year and you should enter it
    in the form 'day.month'.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the date in the valid format

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU184 - Date must be entered with the day before the month (e.g. 31.03) ?
    The SAP error message WU184 indicates that there is an issue with the date format being used in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the date must be entered in a specific format where the day precedes the month (e.g., 31.03 for March 31st). This error typically arises when the date is entered in a format that does not conform to the expected structure.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Date Format: The most common cause of this error is that the date is being entered in a format that does not match the expected day-month format. For example, entering a date as 03.31 instead of 31.03. User Settings: The user's date format settings in SAP may not be configured correctly, leading to confusion when entering dates. Regional Settings: The system's regional settings may be set to a different date format (like month-day-year), which can cause discrepancies.
    Solution: Correct the Date Format: Ensure that you are entering the date in

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