1M234 - Correct the date or time of the bank statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Correct the date or time of the bank statement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M234 - Correct the date or time of the bank statement ?

  The SAP error message 1M234, which states "Correct the date or time of the bank statement," typically occurs during the processing of bank statements in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date or time format of the bank statement being uploaded or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date in the bank statement may not match the expected format defined in the SAP system.
  Invalid Date: The date provided in the bank statement may be outside the acceptable range (e.g., a future date or a date that is too far in the past).
  Time Zone Issues: If the bank statement includes a time component, there may be discrepancies due to time zone settings.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for bank statement processing may not be correctly configured to accept the date format used in the statement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date in the bank statement matches the format expected by SAP. Common formats include DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY, depending on the system settings.
  Validate Dates: Review the dates in the bank statement to ensure they are valid and within the acceptable range. Correct any invalid dates.
  Adjust Time Zone Settings: If the bank statement includes time, ensure that the time zone settings in SAP align with those in the bank statement.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for bank statement processing in SAP. This may involve reviewing the settings in transaction codes like OBBA (for house bank settings) or other relevant configuration areas.
  Re-upload the Statement: After making the necessary corrections, re-upload the bank statement to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF_5 (for electronic bank statement processing) and OBBA (for house bank configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to bank statement processing that may provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidelines on the correct formats and configurations for bank statements.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.