How To Fix CM_SUB012 - Start time for change document creation was invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Start time for change document creation was invalid

What causes this issue?

Change document creation requires a valid start time.

System Response

Change document creation is terminated.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can specify a valid start time in Customizing in the environment
parameter CD_PROTOCOL_START_TIME.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB012 - Start time for change document creation was invalid ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB012 indicates that there is an issue with the start time for the creation of a change document. This error typically arises in the context of change document management, where the system expects a valid time format for the start time but receives an invalid or incorrect value.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Format: The start time provided for the change document creation does not conform to the expected format (e.g., it may be in the wrong time zone or not in the correct HH:MM:SS format).
  Date/Time 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system's date and time settings, such as incorrect time zone settings or system clock discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of the start time may have led to typographical errors or incorrect values.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or specific configurations that are not functioning as intended.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Time Format: