How To Fix TZS1016 - Error during converting of time from system to session time zone

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TZS1 - Time Zone Support

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error during converting of time from system to session time zone

What causes this issue?

During converting of time from system to session time zone an unexpected
error did occur within function module TZS1_SYSTEM_TO_SESSION.
Exception &V1& was triggered by function module TZ_SYSTEM_TO_LOCAL.

System Response

Transaction was stopped.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP for further analysis.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TZS1016 - Error during converting of time from system to session time zone ?

  The SAP error message TZS1016, which states "Error during converting of time from system to session time zone," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or issue with the time zone settings in the SAP system. This can happen during operations that involve date and time conversions, such as when a user tries to access or manipulate time-sensitive data.
  Causes:
  
  Time Zone Configuration Issues: The system time zone and the user session time zone may not be properly configured or may not match.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect time zone setting.
  System Time Zone Settings: The server's time zone settings may not be correctly set or may differ from the expected time zone.
  Daylight Saving Time (DST) Changes: Issues related to DST changes can also lead to conversion errors if the time zone rules are not updated.
  SAP Kernel Issues: Sometimes, bugs in the SAP kernel or outdated versions can lead to such errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Verify the time zone setting for the user. Ensure it is set to the correct time zone.
  
  
  
  Check System Time Zone Settings:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to check the system profile parameters.
  Ensure that the system time zone is set correctly. You can also check the time zone settings in the operating system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Zone Configuration:
  
  If there are discrepancies between the system and session time zones, adjust them accordingly.
  You can use transaction code STZAC to manage time zone settings.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Kernel:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any available updates or patches for the SAP kernel that address time zone issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be known issues and fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Users:
  
  If possible, test the same operation with different user accounts to see if the issue is user-specific or system-wide.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on time zone management and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  RZ10: Edit Profile Parameters
  STZAC: Time Zone Administration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TZS1016 error in your SAP system. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.