Group	Date functions

The function converts a JD Edwards date into a date (Date object) without time component.

Description of Parameters

Parameter

Description

a

JD Edwards date to be converted.

b

(optional) Controls the behaviour if a cannot be read as JD Edwards date. Default: empty.

empty	The current date with set Empty Flag is returned.
error	The mapping is aborted with an error.
now	The current date is returned.

Examples

Parameter a	Parameter b	Result
121011		2021-01-11
abc		Today's date with set Empty Flag .
abc	now	2021-01-13 (today's date)