How To Fix UPS1078 - You have not specified a time zone. A default value was generated

UPS1078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You have not specified a time zone. A default value was generated

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a time zone for the completion time. In order to
determine a specific time, it is necessary to specify the time zone.
A default value has been generated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1078 - You have not specified a time zone. A default value was generated ?

  The SAP error message UPS1078 indicates that a time zone has not been specified in a particular context, and as a result, the system has generated a default value. This error typically arises in scenarios involving date and time processing, such as when scheduling jobs, managing time-dependent data, or configuring user settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Zone Configuration: The user or system configuration does not have a specified time zone, which is necessary for accurate date and time handling.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a defined time zone, leading to the system defaulting to a generic time zone.
  Application-Specific Settings: Certain applications or modules may require explicit time zone settings that have not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Time Zone:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the time zone can be specified. This could be in user settings, job scheduling, or application-specific configurations.
  For user settings, go to User Profile (transaction code