How To Fix WVFI_ADD002 - Value & in field "date of entry" is not a valid date

WVFI_ADD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVFI_ADD - Messages from Add-On IDoc Processing Store Inventory

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Value & in field "date of entry" is not a valid date

What causes this issue?

The field "date of entry with a PDC device" contains the value &V1&.
This value is not a valid date format.

System Response

The system cannot post this item.

How to fix this error?

Enter the date in this field in the format YYYYMMDD (example:
20011123). You can use the IDoc Editor to change the field content and
post the IDoc again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVFI_ADD002 - Value & in field "date of entry" is not a valid date ?

  The SAP error message WVFI_ADD002 indicates that the value entered in the "date of entry" field is not recognized as a valid date. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may be entered in a format that is not recognized by the system. Different regions may have different date formats (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY).
  Invalid Date Values: The date entered may not correspond to a valid calendar date (e.g., February 30th).
  System Settings: The system's date format settings may not match the format in which the date is being entered.
  Field Length: The field may have restrictions on the length or type of data that can be entered.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may expect a specific data type (e.g., date type) and receiving a string or other type instead.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: