SAP DATS / TIMS Converter
UtilitiesConvert between SAP internal DATS (date) and TIMS (time) formats and human-readable formats. Supports multiple date/time formats and timezone conversions.
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About SAP DATS / TIMS Converter
SAP stores dates as 8-character DATS (YYYYMMDD) and times as 6-character TIMS (HHMMSS) internal formats, which is unreadable when you're debugging IDoc segments, RFC payloads, or ALE data. This converter goes both directions — internal SAP format to human-readable, and back — so you don't have to mentally parse '20240615' every time you inspect a table dump.
How to use this tool
- Paste an internal SAP DATS or TIMS value, or type a human-readable date/time.
- The tool detects the format and converts it in real time.
- Switch the target display format (ISO, DD.MM.YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY) to match your locale.
- Use the timezone offset field when converting UTC timestamps from CPI or RFC calls.
- Copy the converted value directly into ABAP debugger watchpoints or test data.
All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your SAP code and business data remain private at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DATS format in SAP?
DATS is the SAP internal date type stored as YYYYMMDD (8 characters). For example, June 23, 2024 is stored as 20240623. It is used extensively in ABAP programs and database tables.
What is TIMS format in SAP?
TIMS is the SAP internal time type stored as HHMMSS (6 characters). For example, 14:30:00 is stored as 143000. Together with DATS, they represent date and time in SAP systems.
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