How To Fix 5K637 - Tax procedure invalid - check possible entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Tax procedure invalid - check possible entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K637 - Tax procedure invalid - check possible entries ?

  The SAP error message 5K637, which states "Tax procedure invalid - check possible entries," typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax configuration in the system. This error is often related to the tax procedure assigned to a company code or a specific transaction that does not match the expected configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Tax Procedure: The tax procedure assigned to the company code or the transaction is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary tax configuration for the specific country or region is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid for the assigned tax procedure.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates or changes in tax regulations may require adjustments in the tax configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Procedures).
  Verify that the correct tax procedure is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to check the tax codes defined in the system.
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Configuration:
  
  If the tax procedure is missing or incorrect, you may need to create or modify the tax procedure in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary tax rates and conditions are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax procedures for your specific country or region to ensure compliance with local tax laws.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tax calculation is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are complex configurations involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax procedure assignment), FTXP (for tax code maintenance), and SPRO (for configuration settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax procedures and configurations.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax configuration and procedures specific to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5K637 error message in SAP.