How To Fix C7072 - After scheduling: Order starts in the past

C7072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 072

• Message text: After scheduling: Order starts in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7072 - After scheduling: Order starts in the past ?

  The SAP error message C7072 ("After scheduling: Order starts in the past") typically occurs when you attempt to schedule a production order or a maintenance order that has a start date or time that is set in the past. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect date settings, delays in processing, or system configuration issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The start date or time of the order is set to a time that has already passed.
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters or settings in the order may not be configured correctly, leading to a scheduling conflict.
  System Time Settings: The system time on the server or client may be incorrect, causing discrepancies in date and time calculations.
  Order Status: The order may have been created or modified in a way that causes it to have a past start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Dates: Review the start date and time of the order. If it is indeed