How To Fix 5K013 - UIC tax is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 013

• Message text: UIC tax is not active

What causes this issue?

You have enter a value of zero in the UIC deduction indicator which
de-activates taking UIC from the employee's earnings. This is a
confirmation to ensure that this is what you wish to do.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K013 - UIC tax is not active ?

  The SAP error message "5K013 UIC tax is not active" typically indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction that involves UIC (Unified Invoice Code) tax, but the UIC tax functionality is not activated in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, tax calculations, or when generating reports that require UIC tax information.
  Cause:
  
  UIC Tax Not Activated: The most common cause is that the UIC tax configuration has not been set up or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to tax codes or tax types.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for UIC tax may not be maintained, such as tax codes or tax jurisdiction data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate UIC Tax:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Activate UIC Tax.
  Ensure that UIC tax is activated for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify that the tax codes related to UIC tax are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the tax types and tax codes are properly assigned to the relevant company codes and are active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Check if the necessary master data for UIC tax is maintained, including tax codes and any relevant jurisdiction data.
  Ensure that the vendor/customer master records have the correct tax information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to UIC tax for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding UIC tax.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and OB40 (for tax type configuration).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configurations.