How To Fix 5G674 - Maximum number of tax credits has been reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 674

• Message text: Maximum number of tax credits has been reached

What causes this issue?

You can create a maximum of 99 tax credits. This number has been
reached.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G674 - Maximum number of tax credits has been reached ?

  The SAP error message 5G674, which states "Maximum number of tax credits has been reached," typically occurs in the context of tax processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax credits in financial transactions or tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Limit Exceeded: The error indicates that the system has a predefined limit on the number of tax credits that can be processed or recorded for a particular transaction or within a specific period. This limit may be set in the configuration of the tax calculation or reporting settings.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of tax credits may be defined in the system settings, and if the number of tax credits being processed exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as duplicate entries or incorrect tax credit codes that lead to exceeding the limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax credits. This may involve looking into the tax calculation settings or the specific parameters that define the maximum number of tax credits allowed.
  
  Transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) can be used to navigate to the relevant settings.
  
  
  Increase Limit: If the business process requires more tax credits than currently allowed, consider increasing the limit in the configuration settings. This should be done in consultation with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being entered is correct and does not contain duplicates or errors. Validate the tax credit codes and amounts to ensure they are within the expected range.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling tax credits and related error messages.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) where tax credits might be applied.
  Tax Reporting: Understand how tax reporting is handled in your organization and ensure that all tax credits are being recorded correctly.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to tax credit configurations if necessary.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G674 and ensure that your tax credit processing is functioning correctly within the SAP system.