How To Fix RSDRCRM_SEG310 - Job planning terminated. The start time is in the past.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRCRM_SEG - Messages in RSDRCRM_SEG Package

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Job planning terminated. The start time is in the past.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRCRM_SEG310 - Job planning terminated. The start time is in the past. ?

  The SAP error message RSDRCRM_SEG310 indicates that a job planning process has been terminated because the scheduled start time for the job is in the past. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
  Cause:
  
  Scheduled Time in the Past: The most common cause is that the job was scheduled to start at a time that has already passed. This can happen if the job was not executed as planned or if the system time was incorrectly set.
  System Time Issues: If the server's system time is incorrect or not synchronized with the actual time, it can lead to this error.
  Job Configuration: The job might have been configured incorrectly, leading to a scheduling conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37) and check the status of the job. If it is in the "Cancelled" or "Finished" state, you may need to reschedule it.
  If the job is still in the "Scheduled" state, you can manually start it or adjust the scheduling time.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Start Time:
  
  If the job is scheduled for a time in the past, modify the job's start time to a future time. This can be done in the job scheduling settings.
  
  
  
  Verify System Time:
  
  Check the system time on the SAP server. Ensure that it is set correctly and synchronized with a reliable time source. You can use transaction code SM51 to check the time on the application servers.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the job continues to fail, consider deleting the existing job and recreating it with the correct parameters and scheduling.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or prerequisites that are not met, which could prevent the job from running.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor job status.
  SM36: Schedule a new job.
  SM51: Display active application servers and their system time.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and error handling in SAP BW/CRM.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and error RSDRCRM_SEG310.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule or run the job as intended.