How To Fix 5N883 - Combination of tax class & and green calc. table is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Combination of tax class & and green calc. table is not valid

What causes this issue?

An employer aged 65 or over, assigned to tax class '5' and in current
employment may not be assigned to the green tables (table type 2)
according to the tax authorities.

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?

Correct the entry

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N883 - Combination of tax class & and green calc. table is not valid ?

  The SAP error message 5N883, which states "Combination of tax class & and green calc. table is not valid," typically occurs in the context of tax calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the combination of tax classification and the calculation table being used for tax determination.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Class: The tax class assigned to the material or customer may not be valid for the specific tax calculation table being referenced.
  Missing Configuration: The tax calculation table may not be properly configured in the system, or the combination of tax class and calculation table does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that lead to this error.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code associated with the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected tax class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar) to check the configuration of tax classes and calculation tables.
  Ensure that the tax class assigned to the material or customer is valid for the calculation table being used.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Calculation Tables:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to review the tax calculation tables and ensure that the combination of tax class and calculation table exists.
  If necessary, create or modify the tax calculation table to include the required combination.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master and material master records to ensure that the correct tax classes are assigned.
  Use transaction codes XD03 (for customer) and MM03 (for material) to review the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are correctly configured and correspond to the appropriate tax classes.
  Use transaction code FTXP to review the tax codes and their settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), OB40 (Tax Calculation Tables), XD03 (Customer Master), and MM03 (Material Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration for further assistance.