How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES068 - Time zone &1 invalid; enter a valid time zone

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 068

• 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/TC_RATES068 - Time zone &1 invalid; enter a valid time zone ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES068 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 during data entry does not match any of the recognized time zones in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The time zone may not be properly configured in the system settings or may not be available in the system's time zone database.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the time zone name or code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> General Settings -> Set Time Zones.
  Verify that the time zone you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Valid Time Zone Codes:
  
  Ensure that