How To Fix RSJOB100 - The scheduling date and scheduling time are in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 100

• Message text: The scheduling date and scheduling time are in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB100 - The scheduling date and scheduling time are in the past ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB100 indicates that a job scheduling attempt has been made with a date and time that are in the past. This typically occurs when a user tries to schedule a background job for a time that has already passed, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Input: The user may have mistakenly entered a past date or time when scheduling the job.
  Time Zone Issues: The system time zone settings may differ from the user's local time zone, leading to confusion about the current time.
  System Clock Issues: The server's system clock may be incorrectly set, causing discrepancies in the perceived current time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date/Time:
  
  When scheduling the job, ensure that the date and time are set to a future point. Double-check the input fields for any errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Zone Settings:
  
  Check the time zone settings in SAP and ensure they align with your local time. You can do this by navigating to the user profile settings or system settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Clock:
  
  If you suspect that the server's clock is incorrect, contact your system administrator to verify and correct the server's system time.
  
  
  
  Use Current Date/Time:
  
  If you want to schedule a job immediately, you can often select an option to use the current date and time instead of manually entering them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor job statuses and SM36 to schedule jobs.
  Job Scheduling Best Practices: Always double-check the scheduling parameters before submitting a job to avoid this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSJOB100 error and successfully schedule your background job.