How To Fix 3W639 - RSC Levies Abolished from 01.07.2006

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 639

• Message text: RSC Levies Abolished from 01.07.2006

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W639 - RSC Levies Abolished from 01.07.2006 ?

  The SAP error message 3W639, which states "RSC Levies Abolished from 01.07.2006," typically relates to the handling of RSC (Regional Sales Tax) levies in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction that involves RSC levies that were abolished after July 1, 2006. 
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to apply or calculate RSC levies for transactions that occurred after the specified date when these levies were abolished. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration settings in the SAP system have not been updated to reflect the abolition of these levies.
  There are legacy data or transactions that still reference the RSC levies.
  The tax codes or conditions used in the transaction are outdated or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the tax configuration in the SAP system is updated to reflect the abolition of RSC levies. This includes checking the tax codes and ensuring that they are not set to apply RSC levies for transactions dated after July 1, 2006.
  
  
  Update Master Data: Review and update any master data (such as customer or vendor records) that may still reference the abolished RSC levies.
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the specific transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it does not incorrectly reference RSC levies. If necessary, correct the transaction data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax handling and RSC levies for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions are processed correctly.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to RSC levies and tax handling.
  Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 3W639 effectively.