How To Fix 1P813 - Last execution date is before first execution date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Last execution date is before first execution date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P813 - Last execution date is before first execution date ?

  The SAP error message 1P813 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the scheduling of a job or process where the last execution date is set before the first execution date. This typically occurs in the context of job scheduling in SAP, particularly when dealing with background jobs or process chains.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The last execution date of a job or process has been incorrectly set to a date that is earlier than the first execution date.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of dates may have led to an incorrect configuration.
  System Migration or Upgrade Issues: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, there may be inconsistencies in the job scheduling data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the details of the job that is causing the error.
  Look for the job in question and verify the execution dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you have access, adjust the last execution date to ensure it is after the first execution date. This can typically be done in the job definition or scheduling settings.
  If the job is part of a process chain, check the process chain settings in transaction RSPC and adjust the execution dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If adjusting the dates does not resolve the issue, consider deleting the job and recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling for any specific guidelines or known issues that might pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify job scheduling settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message 1P813 in your SAP system.