How To Fix 5C422 - Tax type of person is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Tax type of person is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C422 - Tax type of person is not valid ?

  The SAP error message "5C422 Tax type of person is not valid" typically occurs in the context of tax processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax-related data for customers or vendors. This error indicates that the tax type assigned to a business partner (customer or vendor) is not valid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Type: The tax type assigned to the business partner may not exist in the system or may not be configured correctly.
  Missing Configuration: The tax type may not be set up in the tax configuration settings in SAP.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer or vendor may have incorrect or incomplete tax information.
  Country-Specific Tax Regulations: The tax type may not be applicable for the specific country or region associated with the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the tax type configuration.
  Ensure that the tax type you are trying to use is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review the master data of the customer or vendor.
  Ensure that the tax type is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Type:
  
  If the tax type is incorrect, update it to a valid one that is configured in the system.
  Make sure to save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax type to use, consult with your finance or tax configuration team to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Check for Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax type is applicable for the country of the business partner. Some tax types may be specific to certain countries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax type configuration), BP (for business partner maintenance), and FBL1N/FBL5N (for vendor/customer line items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax types and configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on tax configuration and business partner settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "5C422 Tax type of person is not valid" error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.