How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL243 - Start date/time & & occurs in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Start date/time & & occurs in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL243 - Start date/time & & occurs in the past ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL243 Start date/time & & occurs in the past typically indicates that a scheduled job or process is trying to start at a date and time that is earlier than the current system time. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when scheduling background jobs, setting up tasks, or configuring time-sensitive processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Configuration: The start date and time for the job or process have been set incorrectly, possibly due to a manual entry error.
  System Time Issues: The system clock on the SAP server may be set incorrectly, leading to discrepancies in the perceived current time.
  Time Zone Mismatches: If the time zone settings are not configured correctly, it may lead to confusion about what the "current" time is.
  Job Rescheduling: If a job is being rescheduled and the new start time is set to a past time, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date/Time:
  
  Review the scheduled job or process and ensure that the start date and time are set to a future date and time.
  If you are using a date picker or calendar, ensure that the correct date is selected.
  
  
  
  Verify System Time:
  
  Check the system time on the SAP server. You can do this by using transaction SM51 to view the application servers and their respective times.
  If the system time is incorrect, it may need to be corrected by the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Time Zone Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time zone settings in the SAP system are configured correctly. This can be checked in transaction SU01 for user profiles or in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Reschedule Jobs:
  
  If the job was previously scheduled and needs to be rescheduled, make sure to set a new start time that is in the future.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the job is dependent on other jobs or processes, ensure that those are also scheduled correctly and are not causing conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SM37 (to monitor jobs) and SM36 (to schedule jobs) to manage background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job scheduling and time settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on scheduling jobs and managing time settings within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your scheduled jobs and processes run as intended.