How To Fix TN367 - The start time was adjusted to the current time (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 367

• Message text: The start time was adjusted to the current time (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN367 - The start time was adjusted to the current time (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message TN367 indicates that the start time for a scheduled job or process has been adjusted to the current time. This typically occurs when the originally scheduled start time is in the past, which is not permissible for job scheduling in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Past Start Time: The most common cause of this error is that the job was scheduled with a start time that has already passed. SAP does not allow jobs to be scheduled in the past, so it automatically adjusts the start time to the current time.
  Time Zone Issues: If there are discrepancies in time zones or if the system time is not synchronized correctly, it may lead to this error.
  Manual Adjustments: If a user manually sets a job to start at a time that has already elapsed, this error will also occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling settings to ensure that the start time is set to a future time. You can do this by navigating to the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  Adjust Time Settings: If the job is meant to run at a specific time, adjust the start time to a future date and time.
  Time Zone Configuration: Ensure that the system time and time zone settings are correctly configured. You can check the system time using transaction code SM51 to see the time on application servers.
  Job Rescheduling: If the job was intended to run at a specific time, you may need to reschedule it after adjusting the start time.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for any additional information or errors that may provide context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and time settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on job scheduling and time management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TN367 error and ensure that your jobs are scheduled correctly.