How To Fix /SCTM/BAPI154 - Cannot map internal data to external format for zone &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/BAPI -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Cannot map internal data to external format for zone &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/BAPI154 - Cannot map internal data to external format for zone &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/BAPI154 Cannot map internal data to external format for zone &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with time zones in the system. This error indicates that there is an issue with mapping internal data structures to the expected external format for a specific time zone.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Zone Configuration: The specified time zone (&1) may not be correctly configured in the system or may not exist in the time zone database.
  Data Format Issues: The internal representation of the time zone data may not match the expected format for external systems or interfaces.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect time zone information.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not handle time zone data correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Zone Configuration:
  
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