How To Fix /OSP/A_MSG109 - No time zone maintained for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/A_MSG -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No time zone maintained for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG109 - No time zone maintained for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG109 No time zone maintained for user &1 indicates that a user in the SAP system does not have a time zone assigned to their user profile. This can lead to issues with date and time handling in various applications, especially in scenarios involving scheduling, reporting, or any time-sensitive operations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user profile does not have a time zone defined. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user was created without specifying a time zone.
  The time zone was removed or not properly configured in the user settings.
  The user profile may have been imported or migrated from another system without the time zone information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a time zone to the affected user. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Log in to SAP:
  
  Use your credentials to log in to the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Access User Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Enter User ID:
  
  Input the user ID that is causing the error (replace &1 in the error message with the actual user ID).
  
  
  
  Edit User Profile:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the user profile.
  
  
  
  Set Time Zone:
  
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  Look for the "Time Zone" field. If it is empty, select the appropriate time zone from the dropdown list. You can find the time zone based on the user's location or preference.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the time zone, save the changes by clicking the "Save" button.
  
  
  
  Verify:
  
  You can log out and log back in as the user or ask the user to log in again to verify that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Time Zone Configuration: Ensure that the time zones are correctly configured in the system. You can check the available time zones in transaction STZAC.
  User Profile Management: Regularly review user profiles to ensure that all necessary information, including time zones, is maintained.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and time zone settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user can operate without issues related to time zone settings.