How To Fix FARR_ACCR_UI012 - You cannot schedule the job for a time in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_UI - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot schedule the job for a time in the past

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to schedule the job for a time that falls in the
past.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Schedule the job for a time that is later than the current system time
of your application server. If this issue persists even when you
schedule the job for a time in the future, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI012 - You cannot schedule the job for a time in the past ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI012 indicates that you are trying to schedule a job for a time that is in the past. This typically occurs in the context of scheduling background jobs or processes in SAP, particularly related to financial accounting or asset accounting.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the date and time you have specified for the job execution are earlier than the current system date and time. SAP does not allow scheduling jobs for a time that has already passed to ensure data integrity and proper processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Scheduled Time: Review the date and time you have entered for the job. Ensure that it is set to a future date and time.
  
  
  Adjust the Schedule: If you find that the scheduled time is indeed in the past, modify it to a future date and time that is valid according to your business requirements.
  
  
  Verify Time Zone Settings: Ensure that the time zone settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. Sometimes discrepancies in time zones can lead to confusion about what constitutes "past" or "future."
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job: After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to schedule the job again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like SM37 (to monitor jobs) or SM36 (to schedule jobs) when encountering this error.
  Job Scheduling Best Practices: Always double-check the current system time and the time zone settings before scheduling jobs. It can be helpful to use a time reference tool or system clock to ensure accuracy.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system bug, you may want to check SAP Notes or consult with SAP support for any known issues related to job scheduling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule your job in SAP.