How To Fix BT001 - Specify a start time

BT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify a start time

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to start a batch job by specifying the data and
time. You must specify at least the start date and the start time. You
can optionally specify a later start date and time.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify at least the start date and time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BT001 - Details

• The SAP error message BT001, which states "Specify a start time," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities within SAP, such as in the Business Workflow or when dealing with time-dependent data entries. This error indicates that a required start time has not been provided for a particular task or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a start time in the relevant field when trying to create or modify a task, event, or scheduling entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a start time to be specified for certain processes.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the start time field or enter invalid data that the system cannot interpret as a valid time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Start Time: The immediate solution is to go back to the relevant screen and ensure that a valid start time is entered