How To Fix 5G087 - Tax code suffix not valid for part of period & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Tax code suffix not valid for part of period & - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G087 - Tax code suffix not valid for part of period & - & ?

  The SAP error message 5G087 indicates that the tax code suffix you are trying to use is not valid for a specific part of the period in question. This typically occurs in the context of tax calculations, where the system expects a valid tax code that corresponds to the defined tax rules for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Code Suffix: The tax code suffix you are using may not be defined for the period in which the transaction is being processed.
  Period Restrictions: The tax code may have been valid in the past or may become valid in the future, but it is not valid for the current period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or the tax code itself, such as missing entries in the tax code table or incorrect date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the validity of the tax code and its suffix.
  Ensure that the tax code is valid for the date range of the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Code Configuration:
  
  If the tax code is not valid for the required period, you may need to update the tax code configuration to include the correct suffix for the relevant period.
  This may involve adding a new entry or modifying an existing one in the tax code configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Dates:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the valid range for the tax code being used. If the transaction date is outside the valid range, you may need to adjust the transaction date or use a different tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax code configuration or the implications of changing it, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax code configurations and error message 5G087.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and management to ensure that all settings are correctly implemented.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G087 and ensure that your tax code configurations are correct for the transactions you are processing.