How To Fix >4299 - According to Customizing, tax code &1 must not have tax exceptions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 299

• Message text: According to Customizing, tax code &1 must not have tax exceptions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4299 - According to Customizing, tax code &1 must not have tax exceptions ?

  The SAP error message 4299 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to tax codes in the system. Specifically, it states that the tax code specified (represented by &1) must not have tax exceptions according to the customizing settings. This error typically arises during transactions that involve tax calculations, such as invoicing or posting documents.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax code in question has been set up with exceptions that are not allowed based on the current customizing settings.
  Inconsistent Tax Settings: The tax code may be configured to allow certain exceptions, but the system settings do not permit these exceptions for the specific transaction or context.
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing Entries: The customizing settings for tax codes may not be properly defined, leading to conflicts when the system tries to apply the tax code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Look for the tax code mentioned in the error message and review its configuration.
  Ensure that the tax code does not have any exceptions defined if the customizing settings do not allow them.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings related to tax codes and exceptions. Ensure that the settings align with the intended use of the tax code.
  If exceptions are necessary, you may need to adjust the customizing settings to allow for them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax code configuration and exceptions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and customizing settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and OBCO (for tax determination).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax code configuration and error 4299, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax code configurations and customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 4299.