How To Fix RSM847 - Incorrect start date: &1; Start time &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Incorrect start date: &1; Start time &2

What causes this issue?

The start date of this job probably lies in the past.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the start date of the job and change, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM847 - Incorrect start date: &1; Start time &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM847 indicates that there is an issue with the start date and/or start time specified for a process or job in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of scheduling background jobs or processes, particularly in the SAP Batch Management or SAP Job Scheduling functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error message "Incorrect start date: &1; Start time &2" usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Future Date: The start date is set to a date that is too far in the future or is not allowed by the system settings.
  Past Date: The start date is set to a date that is in the past, which may not be permissible for certain jobs.
  Incorrect Time Format: The time provided may not be in the correct format (e.g., HH:MM).
  System Settings: There may be restrictions or settings in the system that prevent scheduling jobs with certain dates or times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM847 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date and Time Format: Ensure that the start date and time are entered in the correct format. For example, use the format DD.MM.YYYY for dates and HH:MM for times.
  
  
  Validate Date and Time: Make sure that the start date is not set in the past and is within an acceptable range for scheduling jobs. If necessary, adjust the date to a valid one.
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling Settings: Check the job scheduling settings in your SAP system to ensure there are no restrictions on the dates and times that can be used for scheduling jobs.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Job), double-check the parameters you are entering.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on scheduling jobs and the acceptable date/time formats.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SM36 (Define Job), SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to job scheduling and error RSM847.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the RSM847 error in your SAP system.