How To Fix GT301 - Start time is in the past

GT301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Start time is in the past

What causes this issue?

The start time specified for the background job lies in the past.
Consequently, the background job cannot be scheduled for this time.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have to select a time in the future to allow your background job to
be scheduled correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT301 - Start time is in the past ?

  The SAP error message GT301 "Start time is in the past" typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a job or a task in SAP that has a start time set to a point in time that has already passed. This can happen in various contexts, such as job scheduling in transaction codes like SM36 or when setting up background processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Setting: The start time for the job or task is set to a time that is earlier than the current system time.
  Time Zone Issues: There may be discrepancies between the time zone settings of the user and the server, leading to confusion about what constitutes "now."
  System Clock Issues: The system clock on the SAP server may be incorrectly set, causing the system to think that the current time is earlier than it actually is.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Start Time: Change the start time of the job or task to a