How To Fix /BA1/F4_IR013 - Error when converting the time stamp of &1 in time zone &2 (fixing)

/BA1/F4_IR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_IR -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error when converting the time stamp of &1 in time zone &2 (fixing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR013 - Error when converting the time stamp of &1 in time zone &2 (fixing) ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR013 typically indicates an issue with converting a timestamp in a specific time zone. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with date and time fields in reports, data processing, or when interfacing with external systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Timestamp Format: The timestamp being processed may not be in a valid format or may not be recognized by the system.
  Time Zone Issues: The specified time zone (&2) may not be valid or may not be properly configured in the system.
  Daylight Saving Time (DST): The timestamp may fall into a period where daylight saving time changes, leading to conversion issues.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as null or incorrect values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Timestamp Format: Ensure that the timestamp being processed is in the correct format. SAP typically uses the format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.
  Validate Time Zone: Verify that the time zone specified is valid