How To Fix FZ942 - Start time must be in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 942

• Message text: Start time must be in the future

What causes this issue?

It is not permitted to enter start times in the past. Jobs are only
scheduled for the future.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ942 - Start time must be in the future ?

  The SAP error message FZ942 ("Start time must be in the future") typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a job or a task in SAP that has a start time set to the current time or a time in the past. This error is common in transaction codes related to job scheduling, such as SM36 (Define Background Job) or SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the start time you have entered for the job or task is not valid because it is either:
  
  Set to the current time.
  Set to a time that has already passed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Start Time: Ensure that the start time you are entering is indeed in the future. You can do this by:
  
  Comparing the time you are entering with the current system time.
  Adjusting the time to a few minutes or hours ahead of the current time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Zone Settings: If you are working in a different time zone than the server, make sure that the time you are entering is adjusted accordingly.
  
  
  Re-enter the Job Details: After correcting the start time, re-enter the job details and try to save or schedule the job again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SM36 (to create jobs) and SM37 (to monitor jobs).
  System Time: You can check the current system time in SAP by using the transaction code SE37 and executing a simple function module to display the current time.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or schedule jobs in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.