How To Fix FPP043 - Your time selection is in the past

FPP043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPP - FPP: Message Class

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Your time selection is in the past

What causes this issue?

If you wish to display a list of available servers at a certain time,
you must specify a time in the future.

How to fix this error?

Choose <LS>Time Selection</> and enter another date or time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FPP043 - Details

• The SAP error message FPP043 ("Your time selection is in the past") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a time selection (such as a date or time range) that is earlier than the current date and time. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in financial and planning applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date/Time Selection: The user has entered a date or time that is earlier than the current system date and time.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that restrict the selection of past dates for certain transactions.
  Business Logic: The business process may not allow for the selection of past dates due to operational or compliance reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date/Time Input: Review the date and time fields in the transaction or report. Ensure that you are selecting a date and time that is equal to or later than the current date and time.
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