How To Fix FAC_OPP_MESSAGE014 - The scheduled job contains start time in the past.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_OPP_MESSAGE - Maintain posting period

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The scheduled job contains start time in the past.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE014 - The scheduled job contains start time in the past. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE014 indicates that a scheduled job has a start time that is set in the past. This typically occurs when a job is scheduled to run at a specific time, but the time set for execution has already passed by the time the job is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scheduling: The job was scheduled with a start time that is earlier than the current system time.
  Time Zone Issues: There may be discrepancies between the time zone settings of the SAP system and the time zone of the user scheduling the job.
  System Clock Issues: The system clock may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about the current time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reschedule the Job: 
  
  Go to the job scheduling interface in SAP (Transaction code: SM37 or SM36).
  Locate the job that is causing the error.
  Modify the start time to a future time.
  Save the changes and ensure that the new time is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Time Zone Settings:
  
  Verify the time zone settings in the SAP system and ensure they align with the expected time zone for job scheduling.
  Adjust the time zone settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check System Time:
  
  Ensure that the system clock on the server where SAP is running is set correctly.
  If there are discrepancies, correct the system time.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling Practices:
  
  Implement a review process for job scheduling to ensure that jobs are not scheduled with past start times.
  Consider using relative scheduling (e.g., "every day at 10 AM") instead of absolute times if applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor job status.
  SM36: To create or modify scheduled jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for job scheduling and management for more detailed instructions and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job scheduling and time settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule your jobs in SAP.