How To Fix FZ941 - Specify start time or select "Immediately"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 941

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

What causes this issue?

You can specify either a start time or start processing immediately.
You cannot specify both of these options at once.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ941 - Specify start time or select "Immediately" ?

  The SAP error message FZ941, which states "Specify start time or select 'Immediately'," typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a job or a task in SAP that requires a start time but none has been provided. This error is common in transaction codes related to job scheduling, such as SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to create or schedule a background job without specifying a start time.
  The system requires a start time to know when to execute the job, and if it is not provided, it cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FZ941 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Start Time:
  
  When defining the background 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 when you want the job to run.
  
  
  
  Select "Immediately":
  
  If you want the job to run right away, you can select the option for "Immediately." This is usually a checkbox or radio button that indicates the job should start as soon as possible.
  
  
  
  Review Job Parameters:
  
  Double-check all other parameters and settings for the job to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Save the Job:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the job definition and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  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 more details on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and schedule background jobs in SAP.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to job scheduling.