How To Fix SRM_WF_PATH007 - The time of latest end occurs in the past

SRM_WF_PATH007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_WF_PATH - Message Class Contains All Messages for Process Route Area

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The time of latest end occurs in the past

What causes this issue?

You have entered today's date in the "Latest end" field, and a time
that occurs in the past in the "Time" field. Enter a later time or
change the end date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_WF_PATH007 - The time of latest end occurs in the past ?

  The SAP error message SRM_WF_PATH007 indicates that there is an issue with the timing of a workflow in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the error message states that "The time of latest end occurs in the past," which typically means that the workflow is trying to process an event or task that is scheduled to occur in the past, leading to inconsistencies in the workflow execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Settings: The system clock on the server or the client may be set incorrectly, causing the workflow to reference a past date/time.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow may have been configured with incorrect timing parameters, such as deadlines or time limits that are not aligned with the current date/time.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entered into the system, such as incorrect dates for tasks or events.
  System Time Zone Settings: Time zone settings may not be correctly configured,