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Slack error: The "Schedule At" field can't be in the past. Enter a value "Schedule At" that is in the future.

  • 26 July 2023
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mdhillison
Userlevel 1

I keep getting an error that the Schedule At cannot be in the past. 

I’m using the field from the data on Signup Genius - which the first date is September 2, 2023 8pm EST.

I’ve tried with both fields startdate and startdatestring.

I have set my time zone on my account.


Could there be a problem with how Signup Genius formats the time and date? Maybe it thinks it is 02/09/23 as opposed to 09/02/23?

HELP and thanks in advance!

 

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Best answer by Troy Tessalone 26 July 2023, 00:46

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Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Hi @mdhillison 

Good question.

It may be related to the time zone value that is part of the mapped variable. (e.g. GMT)

 

 

The date format is YYYY-MM-DD.

 

Try using this Zap action: Formatter > Text > Replace

Replace “ GMT” with nothing.

 

OR you can try using this Zap action to prep the timestamp format: Formatter > Date & Time > Format

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
mdhillison
Userlevel 1

I couldn’t get the first action to work but I was able to get the second one in. The error appears to have stopped - let’s see if it works! This is my first solo zap.

 

 

rachael.silvano
Userlevel 5
Badge +7

Hey there @mdhillison - how is it coming along?! We’re hoping your first Zap is a successful one! If you run into any other issues come on back any time and we’re here to help.

 

Best,

Rachael

mdhillison
Userlevel 1

Oh thanks.

I do think I fixed the date issue and I got familiar with the formatter action. 

So hopefully next test will work!

 

 

 

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