How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG528 - Error while checking timezone value; invalid value '&1'

/STMC/CR_MSG528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Error while checking timezone value; invalid value '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG528 - Error while checking timezone value; invalid value '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG528 indicates that there is an issue with the timezone value being used in the system. The message typically states that the timezone value provided is invalid, which can occur for several reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Timezone Value: The timezone value specified does not match any of the valid timezone entries in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The timezone settings in the system may not be properly configured or may have been changed.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the timezone value.
  Missing Timezone Data: The necessary timezone data may not be loaded or may be missing from the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Timezone Value: Verify the timezone value being used. Ensure that it is a valid timezone recognized by SAP. You can check the valid timezones in the SAP system by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: STZAC (for maintaining time zones)
  Transaction Code: STZB (for displaying time zones)
  
  
  
  Correct the Value: If