How To Fix WI103 - Start date is not in the future

WI103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Start date is not in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI103 - Start date is not in the future ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WI103: Start date is not in the future:
  
  Error Message
  WI103: Start date is not in the future
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or change a workflow step or task with a start date that is not later than the current date or the date expected by the system. In other words, the workflow expects the start date to be a future date, but the date entered is either today or in the past.
  This is typically encountered in SAP Business Workflow when defining deadlines, start dates for tasks, or scheduling workflow steps.
  
  Explanation
  
  SAP workflows often require that the start date of a task or step be set to a future date to ensure proper sequencing and timing.
  If the start date is set to the current date or a past date, the system throws this error to prevent inconsistencies in workflow execution.
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