How To Fix RSCRM077 - Job cannot be scheduled in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Job cannot be scheduled in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM077 - Job cannot be scheduled in the past ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM077 indicates that a job cannot be scheduled in the past. This typically occurs when you attempt to schedule a background job with a start time that is earlier than the current system time. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Time: The most common cause is that the start time specified for the job is set to a time that has already passed.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system time zone settings are not aligned with the time you are trying to schedule, it may lead to confusion about what constitutes "past" time.
  Job Scheduling Logic: The job scheduling logic in SAP does not allow for jobs to be scheduled retroactively.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Update Start Time:
  
  Go to the job scheduling screen (Transaction code: SM37 or SM36).
  Review the start time of the job you are trying to schedule.
  Ensure that the start time is set to a future time relative to the current system time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Zone Settings:
  
  Verify the time zone settings in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the time you are entering for the job is in the correct time zone.
  
  
  
  Use Immediate Execution:
  
  If you need the job to run immediately, you can select the option for immediate execution instead of scheduling it for a specific time.
  
  
  
  Check System Time:
  
  Ensure that the system time on the SAP server is correct. You can check this using transaction SM51 to view the application servers and their respective times.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: To create and schedule background jobs.
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to job scheduling.
  
  
  By ensuring that the job's start time is set correctly and is in the future, you should be able to resolve the RSCRM077 error and successfully schedule your background job.