How To Fix BT002 - Specify only one start time

BT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specify only one start time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT002 - Specify only one start time ?

  The SAP error message BT002 ("Specify only one start time") typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities within SAP, particularly when dealing with background jobs, batch processing, or time-related functions. This error indicates that the system expects a single start time to be specified, but multiple start times have been provided or the input is ambiguous.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Start Times: The user may have inadvertently entered more than one start time in the scheduling interface.
  Incorrect Input Format: The input format for the start time may not be recognized by the system, leading to confusion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the scheduling parameters in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields where start times are specified and ensure that only one start time is entered. Remove any additional entries.
  Correct Format: Ensure that the start time is entered in the correct format as required by the system