How To Fix 5G873 - Process unchanged tax codes for Start-of-Year only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Process unchanged tax codes for Start-of-Year only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G873 - Process unchanged tax codes for Start-of-Year only ?

  The SAP error message 5G873, which states "Process unchanged tax codes for Start-of-Year only," typically occurs during the year-end closing process or when trying to execute certain financial transactions that involve tax codes. This message indicates that the system has detected that the tax codes being processed have not changed from the previous year, and therefore, the system is not allowing the transaction to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unchanged Tax Codes: The error is triggered when the system identifies that the tax codes in use have not been modified for the new fiscal year.
  Year-End Closing Process: This error often arises during the year-end closing activities when the system is validating tax codes for the new fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes in the system, particularly if they are expected to change but have not been updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration: Check the configuration of the tax codes in