How To Fix 5J459 - Conbination of taxation information indicators is inappropriate.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Conbination of taxation information indicators is inappropriate.

What causes this issue?

Inappropriate combination of taxation information indicators

System Response

As to legal requirement, there are restrictions when maintaining the
following indicators at the same time:
<ZK>Taxation type indicator</>
<ZK>Year end adjustment indicator</>
<ZK>Indicator for disaster victim</>
<ZK>Indicator for non-resident (living abroad)</>

How to fix this error?

According to the delivered setting, combinations in table <ZK>HR-J:
Taxaction Type </>(<ZK>T5J86</>)as listed below are permitted.
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|Tax type ind |YEA ind. |Disaster|Non-resident|
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|Koh Ran Tekiyo |Normal Y.E.A. | | |
|Koh Ran Tekiyo |Without Y.E.A.| | |
|Koh Ran Tekiyo |Without Y.E.A.| X | |
|Otsu Ran Tekiyo |Without Y.E.A.| | |
|Hei Ran Tekiyo |Without Y.E.A.| | |
|Overseas employee |Without Y.E.A.| | X |
|Overseas employee |Always Y.E.A. | | X |
|Short stay employee (LT 1 yr)|Without Y.E.A.| | X |
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J459 - Conbination of taxation information indicators is inappropriate. ?

  The SAP error message 5J459 ("Combination of taxation information indicators is inappropriate") typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or incompatibility in the taxation information indicators that have been set up for a particular transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Classification: The tax classification for the customer, material, or transaction may not match the expected values based on the tax configuration.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes assigned to the transaction may not be properly defined or may be missing in the system.
  Incompatible Tax Jurisdictions: The combination of tax jurisdictions (e.g., state, local, federal) may not be valid for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the tax configuration settings in the SAP system, such as incorrect settings in the tax procedure or tax determination rules.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the transaction data, such as incorrect customer or material master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Tax Classifications: Review the tax classifications for the customer, material, and transaction. Ensure they are set up correctly and are compatible with each other.
  Verify Tax Codes: Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are defined in the system and are active.
  Review Tax Jurisdictions: Check the tax jurisdiction settings to ensure that they are valid for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the tax configuration settings. This includes checking the tax procedure and ensuring that the relevant tax determination rules are correctly set up.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to data entry, correct the relevant fields in the transaction and try processing it again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the taxation indicators and their combinations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for tax codes), OVK1 (for tax classification), or OBYZ (for tax determination) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the tax configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing with sample transactions to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration for further assistance.