How To Fix /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT053 - Start date of batch job is invalid

/SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Start date of batch job is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT053 - Start date of batch job is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT053 Start date of batch job is invalid typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with batch jobs related to data distribution or buffer maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the start date specified for a batch job is not valid. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may not be in the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Date: The date specified might be outside the acceptable range (e.g., a date in the past or too far in the future).
  System Date Settings: The system date settings may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
  Missing Required Fields: If the job configuration requires additional fields or parameters that are not filled in, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that