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

RSM847 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSM847 - Details

• 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