If you encounter a syntax error in date message, check the Regional Settings.

Error message: Syntax error in date

1. Click on Start
2. Choose Settings
3. Click on Control Panel
4. Double click on Regional Settings
5. Click on the Date tab
6. Be sure the Short date style field is set to MM/dd/yyyy for Y2K compliancy
7. Choose the right slash for the Date separator field
8. Click Apply
9. Click OK