How To Fix 5M009 - DEF is only permitted when there is no tax card

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 009

• Message text: DEF is only permitted when there is no tax card

What causes this issue?

You have specified the standard tax percentage. This can only be used
if the employee has not presented a tax card.
However you have also indicated that a tax card exists, which
contradicts the standard tax percentage entry already made.

System Response

The system produces an error message and waits for a correction.

How to fix this error?

Delete the indicator 'Tax card exists' or use a tax percentage which
can be entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M009 - DEF is only permitted when there is no tax card ?

  The SAP error message 5M009 indicates that a specific operation or transaction is being attempted in a context where it is not allowed due to the presence of a tax card. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax-related processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message "DEF is only permitted when there is no tax card" suggests that the system is trying to perform a transaction that requires the absence of a tax card. A tax card in SAP is used to manage tax-related information for customers or vendors. If a tax card is present, certain operations (like defining a specific tax treatment) may not be allowed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Card Status: Verify if a tax card is indeed assigned to the customer or vendor in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data (customer or vendor) and checking the tax information.
  
  
  Remove or Modify Tax Card: If the operation you are trying to perform requires the absence of a tax card, you may need to remove the tax card or modify it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data.
  Navigate to the tax information section.
  Remove or adjust the tax card as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to tax handling and the specific transaction you are trying to execute. This can provide insights into the requirements and restrictions.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, ensure that the tax settings are correctly configured for the business processes you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with customer/vendor master data and tax information, such as XD02 (Change Customer) or MK02 (Change Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 5M009, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to tax cards and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.