How To Fix EJOB050 - Enter a start date and time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EJOB - Job Scheduler

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Enter a start date and time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EJOB050 - Enter a start date and time ?

  The SAP error message EJOB050, which states "Enter a start date and time," typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a background job in SAP, but you have not provided the required start date and time for the job to execute. This is a common issue when using transaction codes like SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified start date and time for the background job. SAP requires this information to know when to execute the job, and if it is not provided, the system cannot proceed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Background Job Scheduling Screen:
  
  Go to transaction code SM36.
  
  
  
  Define the Job:
  
  Enter the job name and other required details.
  
  
  
  Specify the Start Date and Time:
  
  In the "Start Condition" section, ensure that you fill in the fields for Start Date and Start Time.
  You can choose to schedule the job immediately, at a specific date and time, or based on a recurring schedule.
  
  
  
  Save the Job:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the job definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, ensure that all other required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no additional error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM36: To define and schedule background jobs.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling Options: 
  
  You can schedule jobs to run immediately, at a specific time, or on a recurring basis (daily, weekly, monthly).
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job scheduling and management.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create and manage background jobs in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EJOB050 error and successfully schedule your background job in SAP.