How To Fix JITOUT817 - The requirements time cannot lie in the past

JITOUT817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JITOUT - Messages for JIT Outbound

• Message number: 817

• Message text: The requirements time cannot lie in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JITOUT817 - The requirements time cannot lie in the past ?

  The SAP error message JITOUT817, which states "The requirements time cannot lie in the past," typically occurs in the context of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a requirement that has a date or time that is earlier than the current date and time, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Settings: The requirement date/time for the JIT delivery is set to a past date, which is not valid.
  System Clock Issues: The server or client system clock may be incorrectly set to a past date/time.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of dates in the JIT delivery schedule may have been done incorrectly.
  Planning Issues: The planning process may have generated requirements with incorrect dates due to configuration or master data issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Requirement Dates: Review the JIT delivery schedule and ensure that all requirement dates are set to the current date or a future date.
  Adjust System Time: