How To Fix FITP443 - The requested start is in the past

FITP443 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 443

• Message text: The requested start is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP443 - The requested start is in the past ?

  The SAP error message FITP443, which states "The requested start is in the past," typically occurs when a user attempts to initiate a process or transaction that requires a start date or time that is earlier than the current date and time. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in time management, project management, or any scheduling-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user has entered a start date that is earlier than the current system date.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about what constitutes "the past."
  Business Logic Constraints: Certain business processes may have rules that prevent actions from being taken on past dates to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date:
  
  Review the date you have entered for the transaction. Ensure that it is set to the current date or a future date.
  If you are trying to enter historical data, check if the