How To Fix 5L007 - The field Tax category can only be maintained in create or copy mode.

5L007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The field Tax category can only be maintained in create or copy mode.

&REASON&
Any change in this field should be maintained in the system, hence, a
split is enforced.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L007 - The field Tax category can only be maintained in create or copy mode. ?

  The SAP error message 5L007 indicates that the field "Tax category" can only be maintained when you are in create or copy mode. This error typically occurs when you are trying to change the tax category of an existing record in a mode that does not allow such changes, such as display mode or change mode without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mode Restriction: The system restricts changes to certain fields, like the tax category, to ensure data integrity. The tax category is often critical for tax calculations and reporting.
  Record Status: You may be trying to edit a record that is locked or in a status that does not allow changes to the tax category.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the tax category in the current mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Create or Copy Mode: If you need to change the tax category, you should either create a new record