How To Fix MDGBP135 - Time zone &1 is invalid in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Time zone &1 is invalid in country &2

What causes this issue?

The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
The time zone entered is not maintained as the default setting for the
country.
The time zone &v1& is not maintained as the default setting for the
country &v2&.
The time zone entered for the country and region is not maintained as
the default setting for this combination of country and region.
The time zone entered for the country and postal code is not maintained
as the default setting for this combination of country and postal code.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry in the <ZK>Time Zone</> field. The default time zone
for the combination of country, region and postal code will then be
used, provided it has been maintained in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_SAPZOZBP>Maintain Time Zones</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP135 - Time zone &1 is invalid in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP135 indicates that there is an issue with the time zone configuration in relation to a specific country. This error typically arises when the system is unable to recognize or validate the specified time zone for the given country in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Zone: The time zone specified in the configuration does not exist or is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Country-Time Zone Mapping: There may be a mismatch or incorrect mapping between the time zone and the country in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: The time zone settings may not have been properly configured in the SAP system, or there may be missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDGBP135 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > General Settings > Set Time Zones.
  Verify that the time zone specified in the error message is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Country-Time Zone Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of time zones to countries. Ensure that the time zone you are trying to use is valid for the specified country.
  You can find this mapping in the same configuration area or by checking relevant tables (e.g., T005 for countries).
  
  
  
  Update Time Zone Settings:
  
  If the time zone is invalid or missing, you may need to add or update the time zone settings in the system.
  Ensure that the time zone is correctly assigned to the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  If the error occurs for a specific user, check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct time zone is assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time zone settings for any specific guidelines or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to time zone issues or the specific error message MDGBP135. SAP Notes often provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as time zone definitions can change with updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDGBP135 error in your SAP system.