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 the SAP system. Ensure that any necessary changes for the new fiscal year have been made.
  Update Tax Codes: If tax codes need to be updated for the new fiscal year, make the necessary changes in the tax code configuration.
  Execute Year-End Closing Activities: Ensure that all year-end closing activities have been completed properly. This may include running specific programs or transactions that finalize the previous fiscal year.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax code processing and year-end closing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and performing necessary updates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for maintaining tax codes) and other related financial transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling tax codes during year-end processes.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G873 and ensure that your tax codes are correctly processed for the new fiscal year.