How To Fix FINS_UTIL040 - Start: Date &1, Time &2

FINS_UTIL040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_UTIL -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Start: Date &1, Time &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_UTIL040 - Start: Date &1, Time &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_UTIL040 typically indicates an issue related to the execution of a financial utility or process, often involving a date and time parameter. The message format suggests that it is related to a specific start date and time, which are provided as placeholders (&1 for the date and &2 for the time).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Format: The date and time provided may not be in the expected format.
  Invalid Date/Time Values: The specified date and time may fall outside of acceptable ranges (e.g., a date in the past or future that is not allowed).
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the process from starting at the specified time.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the financial utility or process.
  Background Job Issues: If this error occurs in the context of a background job, there may be issues with the