How To Fix SRT_WS_IDP002 - Start date &2 or start time &3 invalid for job &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WS_IDP - Message Class for Idempotent WS

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Start date &2 or start time &3 invalid for job &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WS_IDP002 - Start date &2 or start time &3 invalid for job &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WS_IDP002 indicates that there is an issue with the start date or start time specified for a job in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of scheduling background jobs, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) components.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The specified start date (&2) is not valid (e.g., it is in the past or incorrectly formatted).
  The specified start time (&3) is not valid (e.g., it is outside the acceptable range or incorrectly formatted).
  The combination of the start date and time does not make sense (e.g., the date is in the past relative to the current date and time).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Start Date and Time:
  
  Ensure that the start date is set to a valid future date.
  Verify that the start time is correctly formatted (HH:MM) and falls within the valid range (00:00 to 23:59).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Job Scheduling:
  
  If the job is intended to run immediately, consider setting the start date and time to the current date and time.
  If scheduling for a future date, ensure that both the date and time are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Check the job configuration in the SAP system to ensure that all parameters are correctly set.
  Look for any additional settings that might affect the scheduling of the job.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on scheduling jobs in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Values:
  
  If you are unsure about the values, try scheduling the job with different valid dates and times to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of jobs and SM36 (Define Background Job) to schedule jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to job scheduling.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.