How To Fix /BA1/F4_BASIS072 - Error when converting local time zone &1 to UTC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_BASIS -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error when converting local time zone &1 to UTC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS072 - Error when converting local time zone &1 to UTC ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS072 typically occurs when there is an issue with converting a local time zone to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect time zone settings, daylight saving time issues, or problems with the underlying date and time data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Time Zone Configuration: The local time zone may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Invalid Date/Time Values: The date or time being converted may be invalid or outside the acceptable range.
  Daylight Saving Time (DST) Issues: If the local time zone observes daylight saving time, there may be discrepancies in the conversion if the DST rules are not correctly applied.
  System Settings: The system may not have the latest time zone updates or patches applied.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and check the user profile settings for the time zone.
  Ensure that the time zone is correctly set for the user or the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Date/Time Values:
  
  Ensure that the date and time values being processed are valid and within the acceptable range.
  Check for any null or incorrect values in the data being converted.
  
  
  
  Update Time Zone Data:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has the latest time zone data. You can do this by applying the latest support packages or patches.
  Use transaction SNOTE to check for any relevant notes regarding time zone updates.
  
  
  
  Check for Daylight Saving Time Rules:
  
  Verify that the DST rules for the local time zone are correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the time zone settings in transaction STZAC to see if the DST rules are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on time zone handling and conversion.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BA1/F4_BASIS072 error in your SAP system.