How To Fix TZS1009 - Personal time zone is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TZS1 - Time Zone Support

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Personal time zone is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TZS1009 - Personal time zone is &1 ?

  The SAP error message TZS1009, which states "Personal time zone is &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the user's personal time zone settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when a user is trying to access certain functionalities that require time zone information.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Zone Setting: The personal time zone set for the user may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Missing Time Zone Configuration: The time zone may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or user master data that prevent the system from retrieving the correct time zone.
  System Configuration: The system may not have the necessary time zone data loaded or updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Verify the personal time zone setting for the user. Ensure that it is set to a valid time zone (e.g., "UTC", "GMT", "CET", etc.).
  
  
  
  Update Time Zone:
  
  If the time zone is incorrect or invalid, update it to a valid time zone.
  Save the changes and log out and back into the system to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the time zone data is correctly configured in the system. This may require checking with your SAP Basis team or system administrator.
  If necessary, update the time zone configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches related to time zone issues. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have known issues that are resolved in later updates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing user time zones.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU03 (Authorization Maintenance)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Time Zone Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant time zone tables in SAP (e.g., T006, T007) to understand how time zones are managed in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP support team for further investigation.