How To Fix D4021 - Start date: & Start time: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D4 - DB2/400 specific messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Start date: & Start time: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D4021 - Start date: & Start time: & ?

  The SAP error message D4021 typically indicates an issue related to the scheduling of a job or task within the SAP system. The message often includes placeholders for the start date and time, which suggests that the system is unable to determine or process the specified scheduling parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date/Time Format: The start date or time may not be in the correct format or may be missing.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to schedule jobs.
  Resource Availability: The system may not have the required resources available to execute the job at the specified time.
  Job Overlap: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that prevent the new job from being scheduled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date/Time Format: Ensure that the start date and time are entered in the correct format. Verify that they are valid and logical (e.g., the start time is not in the past).
  Review Job Scheduling Settings: Check the configuration settings for job scheduling in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Verify User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to schedule the job has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Resource Availability: Ensure that the system has the necessary resources (e.g., background processing capacity) to execute the job.
  Avoid Job Conflicts: Review the list of scheduled jobs to ensure that there are no conflicts with other jobs that may be running at the same time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor job status and SM36 to schedule jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and error D4021.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on job scheduling and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or open a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.