How To Fix S1422 - Job cannot be scheduled in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Job cannot be scheduled in the past

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a new action with a start date which lies in the
past.

System Response

No planning will be added.

How to fix this error?

Try it again with a starting time in the future.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1422 - Job cannot be scheduled in the past ?

  The SAP error message S1422, which states "Job cannot be scheduled in the past," typically occurs when you attempt to schedule a background job with a start time that is set to a date and time earlier than the current system time. This is a common issue when configuring jobs in SAP, and it can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect date/time settings or user input errors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Input: The user may have inadvertently entered a start date or time that is in the past.
  System Time Settings: The system time on the SAP server may be incorrectly set, leading to discrepancies in scheduling.
  Time Zone Issues: If the job is scheduled in a different time zone than the server or user, it may appear to be in the past.
  Job Scheduling Logic: The logic used to determine the scheduling time may have flaws, leading to incorrect scheduling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date/Time:
  
  When