How To Fix >5404 - Error: The valid-from data of the tax rate cannot be transferred.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Error: The valid-from data of the tax rate cannot be transferred.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5404 - Error: The valid-from data of the tax rate cannot be transferred. ?

  The SAP error message 5404 indicates that there is an issue with the tax rate configuration, specifically related to the "valid-from" date of the tax rate. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a tax rate that is not valid for the date of the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Rate Date: The tax rate you are trying to use has a "valid-from" date that is later than the date of the transaction you are attempting to post.
  Missing Tax Rate: The tax rate may not be defined for the period in which the transaction is being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of tax rates in the system, such as missing entries or incorrect date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Rate Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the tax rates defined in the system.
  Verify the "valid-from" and "valid-to" dates for the tax rate you are trying to use. Ensure that the date of your transaction falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Rate:
  
  If the tax rate is not valid for the date of the transaction, you may need to update the tax rate to include the correct date range.
  If necessary, create a new tax rate with the appropriate valid-from date.
  
  
  
  Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date you are using is correct. If it is incorrect, adjust the date to fall within the valid range of the tax rate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax rates or configurations, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5404 and ensure that your tax rates are correctly configured for your transactions.