How To Fix 3G846 - Because of a missing start time/date, process &1 cannot be scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Because of a missing start time/date, process &1 cannot be scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G846 - Because of a missing start time/date, process &1 cannot be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message 3G846 indicates that a process cannot be scheduled due to a missing start time or date. This error typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling or process chains in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the scheduling parameters for a job or process are incomplete. Specifically, the start time or date has not been defined, which is necessary for the system to know when to execute the job.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job/Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (for background jobs) or RSPC (for process chains).
  Locate the job or process that is causing the error.
  Verify the scheduling details, particularly the start date and time.
  
  
  
  Set Start Date/Time:
  
  If the start date or time is missing, you need to specify it. 
  For background jobs, you can do this by editing the job and entering the appropriate start date and time.
  For process chains, ensure that the start time/date is set in the chain definition.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the job or process.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job/Process:
  
  Once the start time/date is set, attempt to schedule the job or process again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  If the error persists, check for any other configuration issues or dependencies that might be affecting the scheduling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SM36: Define Background Job
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on job scheduling and process chains.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify background jobs or process chains.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G846 and successfully schedule the process or job in SAP.