How To Fix 5K037 - Tax entry & not found in table & for period &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Tax entry & not found in table & for period &-&

What causes this issue?

Federal/provincial tax entries, for the selected period, must be
entered in the specified table prior to performing the current task.

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?

Please enter federal/provincial tax entries in the specified table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K037 - Tax entry & not found in table & for period &-& ?

  The SAP error message 5K037 typically indicates that there is a missing tax entry in the system for a specific period. This error can occur during various processes, such as posting invoices or executing tax-related transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax code or tax type being used in the transaction may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified period.
  Period Not Open: The financial period for which the transaction is being processed may not be open for posting.
  Tax Table Not Updated: The relevant tax tables (e.g., T007, T007S) may not have the necessary entries for the tax code or the period in question.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar) to check the tax configuration for the relevant tax code.
  Ensure that the tax code is correctly defined and that the necessary entries exist for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  Verify if the financial period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for the necessary transactions.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Tables:
  
  Check the relevant tax tables (e.g., T007, T007S) to ensure that the necessary tax entries exist for the tax code and period.
  If entries are missing, you may need to update the tax configuration or consult with your tax administrator.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is valid and corresponds to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  You can check the tax code in the transaction code FTXP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to tax configuration and error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration and error messages.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and posting periods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.