How To Fix PTC021 - Start time &1 is in the future

PTC021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTC - Messages for Performance Tools (ST05, STATS)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Start time &1 is in the future

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PTC021 - Details

• The SAP error message PTC021, which states "Start time &1 is in the future," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities within SAP, particularly in the Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the start time specified for a task, activity, or project is set to a date and time that is later than the current system date and time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The user has entered a start date and time for a task or project that is beyond the current date and time.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
  Incorrect Time Zone Settings: If the time zone settings are not configured correctly, it may lead to confusion regarding the current date and time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date:
  
  Review the start date and time entered for the task or project.
  Ensure that the date and time