How To Fix 5D811 - Tax class was changed to 6

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Tax class was changed to 6

What causes this issue?

According to section 124 of the Income Tax Laws, employees who fail to
hand over their tax card will have their tax class set to 6. In
addition, employees who are liable to unrestricted taxation, have the
tax-exemption for children set to 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D811 - Tax class was changed to 6 ?

  The SAP error message "5D811 Tax class was changed to 6" typically occurs in the context of tax classification in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the tax classification for a material or customer has been changed to a tax class that is not valid for the current transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Class Configuration: The tax class for a material or customer may have been changed in the system, and the new tax class (6) is not configured properly in the tax determination settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or material may not be aligned with the tax configuration, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not support the new tax class, leading to the error.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Changes in tax regulations or settings for specific countries may also lead to this error if the tax class does not comply with the new rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OVK1 (for tax classification) and verify the configuration for tax class 6.
  Ensure that the tax class is correctly set up for the relevant country and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 or VD03) and material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the tax classification is appropriate and matches the configuration.
  If necessary, update the tax classification in the master data to a valid tax class.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the tax class change is due to regulatory updates, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with the latest tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax calculation is correct.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax class configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OVK1, XD03, MM03, and others related to tax configuration and master data management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and classification to understand the implications of tax class changes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.