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

WZ061 - Overview

• 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