How To Fix FINS_FI_HRRP020 - Start time should be later than current time

FINS_FI_HRRP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_HRRP - Message class for HRRP

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Start time should be later than current time

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FINS_FI_HRRP020 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_HRRP020 indicates that there is an issue with the start time of a process or transaction that you are trying to execute. Specifically, the error states that the start time you have entered should be later than the current time. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are scheduling a job, running a report, or initiating a process that requires a future start time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start time that is either equal to or earlier than the current system time.
  Time Zone Issues: If there are discrepancies in time zones between the user’s local time and the server time, it may lead to confusion regarding what the "current time" is.
  System Clock Issues: If the server's clock is not synchronized correctly, it may lead to incorrect time readings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Time: Verify the current system time in SAP.