How To Fix >1440 - Run date must not be in the past

>1440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Run date must not be in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1440 - Run date must not be in the past ?

  The SAP error message "1440 Run date must not be in the past" typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a job or run a report with a date that is earlier than the current date. This error is common in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with background jobs, scheduling, or executing reports that require a specific run date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the date you have entered for the job or report execution is set to a past date.
  System Date Mismatch: There might be a discrepancy between the system date and the date you are trying to use.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly selected or typed an incorrect date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are entering is today or a future date. If you are scheduling a job, make sure the start date and time are set correctly.
  Use Current Date: