How To Fix WZ061 - Start date for job &1 &2 not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Start date for job &1 &2 not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ061 - Start date for job &1 &2 not valid ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZ061 - Start date for job &1 &2 not valid
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to schedule or start a background job in SAP with a start date that is not valid. The invalidity can be due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The start date entered is in the past (earlier than the current date).
  The start date is outside the allowed date range defined in the system.
  The start date format is incorrect or not recognized.
  The start date conflicts with system calendar restrictions (e.g., non-working days, holidays).
  The job scheduling parameters or variant settings restrict the start date.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or scheduling a background job via transaction SM36.
  When changing the start date of an existing job.
  When using programmatic scheduling of jobs (e.g., via function modules or batch input).
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Start Date:
  
  Ensure the start date you enter is today's date or a future date.
  Avoid entering a date in the past.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Format:
  
  Make sure the date is entered in the correct format as per your SAP system settings (usually YYYYMMDD or DD.MM.YYYY).
  
  
  
  Check System Date and Time:
  
  Confirm the system date/time is correct (transaction STZAC or OS level).
  If the system date is incorrect, coordinate with your Basis team to correct it.
  
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling Restrictions:
  
  Review the job's scheduling parameters.
  Check if there are any calendar or holiday restrictions that prevent the job from starting on the chosen date.
  
  
  
  Use Valid Variants:
  
  If the job uses variants, ensure the variant parameters do not restrict the start date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Start Date:
  
  Change the start date to a valid date (usually today or a future date).
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, authorization issues can cause unexpected errors. Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to schedule jobs.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction to schedule jobs: SM36  
  Transaction to monitor jobs: SM37  
  System date/time check: STZAC  
  Background job scheduling is sensitive to system calendar and date settings.
  
  
  Example:
  If you try to schedule a job with a start date of 01.01.2020 but today is 15.06.2024, SAP will throw this warning because the start date is in the past.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  WZ061 - Start date for job &1 &2 not valid
  
  
  Cause
  Start date is invalid (past date, wrong format, calendar restrictions)
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid start date (today or future), check format and system date
  
  
  Related transactions
  SM36 (schedule job), SM37 (monitor job), STZAC (system date/time)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact steps or screenshots where the error occurs.