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Timezone difference OS and SAP server

Former Member
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Hello,

I do not know what happens when the timezone of OS differs from the timezone in STZAC?

Currently on both OS and SAP the timezone CET is set. What is the impact when I change the system timezone to UTC?


And how is the process when an SAP GUI client from another country (timezone) is working. Which time would be logged?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

V. I.

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Former Member
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Hello,

Thanks to all replier. Let me show you a concrete example which I do not fully understand:

Regarding the KBA 2006897 the formula for calculating the OS time zone is (report TZCUSTHELP):

3600/3600+(2 -> Yes=1 or No=0)

In this case  3600/3600+2 = 3, the OS time zone is UTC+3.


But in OS I am getting the following:


UTC+1

In SAP txn STZAC:

I think that is why I am getting the error in the report TZCUSTHELP:

But I unfortunately not know what setting is wrong?

Thanks

BR
V.I.

IanSegobio
Advisor
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Hello Veysel,

I wrote this blog some time ago. It can help you identify what is wrong and how to check it:

Cheers,
Ian.

Former Member
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Hi Veysel.

please also verify this wiki page:

Timezone changes best practices - Basis Corner - SCN Wiki

Then check for this SAP notes. They will not awnser your question for 100% but can give you some hints.

2006897 - How to compare timezone settings between OS and application server with report TZCUSTHELP

2227868 - 'Last changed at' timestamp is different from the one on OS level

Regards.

Osvaldo Ferreira

Former Member
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Hi,

First, SAP and OS should always have same time and timezone set.

Second, there is no impact on system, process, database records if you change the timezone. though downtime would be necessary.

Third, For any user logging in SAP system from other timezone/country, he will see things according to the default settings set in his/her user profile (SU3 -> default tab).

Also check the below wiki on this..

Timezone changes best practices - Basis Corner - SCN Wiki

Regards,

Prithviraj.

Sriram2009
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Former Member
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Hello SS

Thank you for the link. It's very helpful.

But one thing is not clarified. Which impact is to expected when the timezone differs from the OS?

regards

VI