How To Fix DMCLG647 - Start date &1 of the batch job lies in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Start date &1 of the batch job lies in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG647 - Start date &1 of the batch job lies in the past ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG647 indicates that the start date of a batch job is set to a time that has already passed. This typically occurs when scheduling a job in the background processing system of SAP, and the specified start date and time are earlier than the current system time.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scheduling: The user may have inadvertently set the start date and time for the job to a past date.
  Time Zone Issues: There may be discrepancies between the time zone settings of the SAP system and the user's local time zone.
  System Clock Issues: The system clock of the SAP server may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about the current time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Update the Start Date:
  
  Go to the job scheduling screen (Transaction code: SM37 or SM36).
  Locate the job that is causing the error.
  Edit the job and set a new start date and time that is in the future.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Zone Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time zone settings in the SAP system are correctly configured.
  Check the user profile settings to confirm that the time zone matches the expected time zone.
  
  
  
  Check System Time:
  
  Verify the system time on the SAP server to ensure it is accurate.
  If the system time is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-schedule the job to ensure it runs at the desired time.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: To create and schedule background jobs.
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job scheduling and management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and modify background jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMCLG647 error and successfully schedule your batch job.