How To Fix WL856 - Requested start & & is not in the future

WL856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Requested start & & is not in the future

What causes this issue?

The requested start date for the work item is not in the future.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a requested start date which is in the future. This is
also necessary for the correct monitoring of the deadlines of the work
item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL856 - Requested start & & is not in the future ?

  The SAP error message WL856 ("Requested start & & is not in the future") typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities, such as work center scheduling, production planning, or project management. This error indicates that the system is trying to schedule a task or activity that has a start time that is not in the future, meaning it is either in the past or set to the current time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Input: The start date and time for the task or activity may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a scheduling conflict.
  System Time Settings: The system's time settings may be incorrect, causing the current time to be misinterpreted.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to invalid scheduling requests.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the scheduling or planning module that are not set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date/Time Input: Verify the start date and time for the task