How To Fix SUPG_SGEN544 - Scheduled time &1 &2 occurs in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUPG_SGEN - Message texts for Upgrade SGEN

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Scheduled time &1 &2 occurs in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUPG_SGEN544 - Scheduled time &1 &2 occurs in the past ?

  The SAP error message SUPG_SGEN544 indicates that a scheduled time for a task (in this case, a background job) is set to a time that has already passed. This typically occurs when you try to schedule a job for a time that is earlier than the current system time.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scheduling: The job was scheduled with a start time that is in the past relative to the current system time.
  Time Zone Issues: There may be discrepancies between the server time and the time zone settings of the user or the job.
  System Clock Issues: The system clock may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about the current time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reschedule the Job: 
  
  Go to the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37 for monitoring jobs or SM36 for scheduling jobs).
  Modify the job's start time to a future time.
  
  
  
  Check Time Zone Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time zone settings for the user and the server are correctly configured.
  You can check the time zone settings in the user profile (transaction SU01) and the system settings.
  
  
  
  Verify System Time:
  
  Check the system time on the SAP server to ensure it is accurate.
  If the system time is incorrect, you may need to synchronize it with a time server or adjust it manually.
  
  
  
  Use Immediate Execution: If the job is meant to run immediately, you can choose to execute it right away instead of scheduling it for a specific time.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM36: Schedule Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user time zone)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and time settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SUPG_SGEN544 error and successfully schedule your background job.