How To Fix EPRO465 - Use a profile with time zone &1 and day offset &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Use a profile with time zone &1 and day offset &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO465 - Use a profile with time zone &1 and day offset &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPRO465 indicates that there is an issue with the time zone and day offset settings in the profile being used. This error typically arises in scenarios involving time management, such as when scheduling work, managing shifts, or handling time-related data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is trying to process a time-related operation, but the profile being used does not have the correct time zone or day offset settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Profile Configuration: The profile assigned to the user or the operation may not be set up with the appropriate time zone or day offset.
  Missing Time Zone Data: The required time zone data may not be available in the system.
  Profile Assignment Issues: The profile assigned to the user or the operation may not match the expected configuration for the specific task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPRO465 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code PPOME for organizational management or PT01 for time management).
  Verify the settings of the profile being used, ensuring that the time zone and day offset are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Profile:
  
  If the current profile is incorrect, assign a profile that has the appropriate time zone and day offset settings.
  You can do this in the user settings or in the specific configuration for the task you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Update Time Zone Data:
  
  Ensure that the time zone data is correctly maintained in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for time management or user profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring time zones and profiles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PT01 (Maintain Time Data), PT60 (Time Evaluation), or PPOME (Organizational Management) to navigate to the appropriate settings.
  User Profiles: Understand how user profiles are assigned and how they can affect time-related operations in SAP.
  Time Zone Configuration: Review the configuration of time zones in SAP, which can be found under the time management settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPRO465 error and ensure that the correct time zone and day offset are being used in your SAP environment.