How To Fix OIB_01_OIL_UTIL136 - Start date is in past

OIB_01_OIL_UTIL136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIB_01_OIL_UTIL -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Start date is in past

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OIB_01_OIL_UTIL136 - Details

• The SAP error message OIB_01_OIL_UTIL136, which states "Start date is in past," typically occurs in the context of operations involving scheduling or planning within SAP, particularly in modules related to Oil and Gas or similar industries. This error indicates that the start date you are trying to enter or use for a particular operation, task, or process is set to a date that has already passed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a start date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the use of past dates for certain operations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the start date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is set to a future date rather than a past