How To Fix FW036 - Specify start time or select "Immediately"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Specify start time or select "Immediately"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW036 - Specify start time or select "Immediately" ?

  The SAP error message FW036, which states "Specify start time or select 'Immediately'," typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a job or a task in SAP without providing a valid start time. This error is common in transaction codes related to job scheduling, such as SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to schedule a job without specifying a start time.
  The start time is left blank, and the system does not know when to execute the job.
  You may have selected a job type that requires a specific start time but did not provide one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Start Time:
  
  When defining the job, ensure that you enter a valid start time in the "Start Time" field. This can be a specific date and time in the future or a recurring schedule.
  
  
  
  Select "Immediately":
  
  If you want the job to run right away, you can select the option "Immediately" instead of specifying a start time. This option is usually available in the scheduling section of the job definition.
  
  
  
  Check Job Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters and settings of the job to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Save and Retry:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the job definition and try to schedule it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and schedule background jobs in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FW036 error and successfully schedule your job in SAP.