How To Fix FDT_CHANGE_INFO717 - The delay was set to &1 days, &2 hours, &3 minutes, &4 seconds

FDT_CHANGE_INFO717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CHANGE_INFO - FDT: Changes info in object for different versions

• Message number: 717

• Message text: The delay was set to &1 days, &2 hours, &3 minutes, &4 seconds

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO717 - The delay was set to &1 days, &2 hours, &3 minutes, &4 seconds ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO717 typically relates to the delay settings in the context of data processing or job scheduling within the SAP system. This message indicates that a delay has been configured, and it specifies the duration of that delay in days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is usually triggered when:
  
  A process or job is scheduled with a delay that exceeds the system's acceptable limits.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the job scheduling parameters.
  The delay settings might not align with the expected operational parameters of the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling Settings:
  
  Check the job scheduling settings in transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Ensure that the delay settings are within acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delay Parameters:
  
  If the delay is set too high, consider reducing the delay time to a more reasonable value.
  Make sure that the delay is necessary for