How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG254 - Time zone &1 invalid; enter a valid time zone

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Time zone &1 invalid; enter a valid time zone

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG254 - Time zone &1 invalid; enter a valid time zone ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG254 indicates that there is an issue with the time zone configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the time zone entered is invalid, and the user is prompted to enter a valid time zone.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Zone Entry: The time zone specified in the configuration or user settings does not match any of the valid time zones recognized by the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The time zone may not be properly configured in the system settings or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect or outdated time zone setting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user profile settings.
  Ensure that the time zone is set correctly. You can find the valid time zones in the SAP system by using transaction code STZAC (Time Zone Administration).
  
  
  
  Update Time Zone:
  
  If the time zone is invalid, update it to a valid one. You can refer to the list of valid time zones in the SAP documentation or through the STZAC transaction.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system-wide time zone settings. This can be done through transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for time zones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or documentation for a list of valid time zones and their corresponding identifiers.
  
  
  
  Restart the Session:
  
  After making changes, log out and log back into the SAP system to ensure that the new settings take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  STZAC: Time Zone Administration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to time zone configurations.
  
  
  User Manual: Consult the user manual or help documentation for guidance on setting user profiles and time zones.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG254 and ensure that a valid time zone is configured in your SAP system.