Hey everyone,
I’m having trouble with my Magento store. The admin panel won’t let me generate any reports. Every time I try, I get this annoying error message:
This report depends on timezone configuration. Once timezone is changed, the lifetime statistics need to be refreshed.
Last updated: Oct 21, 2010 3:04:33 PM. To refresh last day's statistics, click here.
I’ve already tried refreshing the stats like it says, but no luck. The weird thing is, I haven’t changed the timezone settings at all. They’re set correctly as far as I can tell.
Has anyone else run into this problem? Any ideas on how to fix it? I really need to get these reports working. Thanks in advance for any help!
Hey RollingThunder! That error message sounds super annoying. Have you considered checking your server’s time settings? Sometimes the server time can be out of sync with your Magento config, causing weird report issues like this.
Also, just curious - are you using any custom extensions that might be messing with the reporting system? I had a similar problem once, and it turned out to be a sneaky extension conflict.
Oh, and here’s a random thought - have you tried accessing the reports from a different browser or device? Sometimes it’s as simple as a browser cache issue.
Let us know if any of these ideas help or if you need more brainstorming. We’re all in this Magento maze together, right? 
yo, i had the same issue last week. it drove me nuts! have u tried flushing the cache completely? sometimes that does the trick. also, double-check ur PHP version - i found out mine was outdated and causing weird errors. might be worth a shot. good luck!
I’ve encountered this issue before, and it can be frustrating. One solution that worked for me was manually updating the core_config_data table in the database. Specifically, check the values for ‘general/locale/timezone’ and ‘general/locale/code’. Ensure they match your actual timezone settings.
If that doesn’t resolve it, try clearing the Magento cache and reindexing data. Sometimes, outdated cache can cause these report generation problems. As a last resort, you might need to reinstall the Magento cron job, as faulty cron execution can lead to reporting issues.
Remember to back up your database before making any changes. If you’re not comfortable with database operations, it’s best to consult with a Magento developer to avoid potential data loss.