How To Fix CRM_WFD_UI017 - Time zone &1 does not exist or is not active

CRM_WFD_UI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_WFD_UI - WFD: UI Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Time zone &1 does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_WFD_UI017 - Time zone &1 does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message CRM_WFD_UI017 indicates that the specified time zone does not exist or is not active in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where time zone settings are crucial, such as in workflows, scheduling, or when dealing with date and time fields in the SAP CRM system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Zone: The time zone specified in the user profile or in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Time Zone: The time zone exists but is not activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to time zones in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect or outdated time zone setting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Time Zones > Define Time Zones.
  Verify if the specified time zone exists and is active. If it does not exist, you