How To Fix CD889 - Local to system time conversion error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Local to system time conversion error

What causes this issue?

A conversion error occurred when calling the function module
TZ_LOCAL_TO_SYSTEM.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD889 - Local to system time conversion error ?

  The SAP error message CD889, which indicates a "Local to system time conversion error," typically arises when there is a mismatch or issue with the time zone settings or the time conversion process between the local time and the system time in SAP. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with date and time fields in transactions, reports, or data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Time Zone Mismatch: The local time zone of the user or the system may not match the time zone settings in SAP.
  Daylight Saving Time (DST): Changes due to daylight saving time may not be correctly accounted for, leading to conversion errors.
  Incorrect System Settings: The system settings for time zones or the time format may be incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly entered date or time values that do not conform to expected formats.
  SAP System Configuration: Issues in the configuration of the SAP system related to time zones or date/time handling.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP and verify the time zone settings. Ensure that the time zone is correctly set according to the user's location.
  
  
  
  Verify System Time Zone Settings:
  
  Check the system-wide time zone settings in the SAP system. This can usually be done by navigating to transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to view and adjust profile parameters related to time zones.
  
  
  
  Review Daylight Saving Time Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is correctly configured to handle daylight saving time changes. This may involve checking the time zone definitions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data being entered for any inconsistencies or incorrect formats. Ensure that date and time values are entered in the expected format.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be necessary to apply changes made to time zone settings or to clear any temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on time zone handling and configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), RZ10 (Profile Parameter Maintenance), and RZ11 (Display Profile Parameter).
  Time Zone Tables: Understand the relevant time zone tables in SAP (e.g., T005) that define the time zones and their offsets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CD889 error in your SAP system.