How To Fix AM482 - Time zone &1 is not valid in country &2 (multiple options)

AM482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Time zone &1 is not valid in country &2 (multiple options)

What causes this issue?

1. If the time zone entered is not maintained as the default setting for
the country.
2. If the time zone entered for the country and region is not maintained
as the default setting for this combination of country and region.
3. If the time zone entered for the country and postal code is not
maintained as the default setting for this combination of country and
postal code.

System Response

The warning AM 482 is displayed under the circumstances detailed above.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry in the field "time zone". The default time zone for the
combination of country, region and postal code will then be used,
provided it has been maintained in the IMG ( "Maintain time zones") .

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM482 - Time zone &1 is not valid in country &2 (multiple options) ?

  The SAP error message AM482 indicates that there is an issue with the time zone configuration in relation to a specific country. This error typically arises when the system is unable to recognize the specified time zone for the given country, which can occur due to various reasons such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or outdated data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Zone Configuration: The time zone specified in the system does not exist or is not valid for the country in question.
  Missing Time Zone Data: The time zone data may not be properly maintained in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code associated with the time zone may be incorrect or not aligned with the expected values.
  System Settings: The system may not be updated with the latest time zone definitions, especially if there have been recent changes in time zone policies or definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Configuration:
  
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