How To Fix 88446 - There is no correctly maintained periodical declaration in company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 446

• Message text: There is no correctly maintained periodical declaration in company code

What causes this issue?

If you want to carry out an assortment declaration, the system checks
whether there is a correctly maintained periodic declaration for the
corresponding recycling partner in the company code. The periodicity of
this periodic declaration must be monthly, quarterly, or annually. This
is necessary since the corresponding form expects this value.

System Response

The declaration is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the relevant periodic declaration or execute the run in test
mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88446 - There is no correctly maintained periodical declaration in company code ?

  The SAP error message 88446, "There is no correctly maintained periodical declaration in company code," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a function related to tax reporting or declarations, and the system cannot find a properly configured periodical declaration for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the periodical declaration has not been set up for the specified company code in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are trying to use may not have any periodical declarations defined.
  Inactive Declaration: The periodical declaration may exist but is not active or correctly maintained.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry related to the periodical declaration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for periodical declarations. This is usually found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Periodical Declarations.
  
  
  Ensure that the periodical declaration is correctly defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Declaration:
  
  If no declaration exists, you will need to create one. Follow the steps in the configuration to set up a new periodical declaration.
  If a declaration exists but is not correctly maintained, review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. If you are working with multiple company codes, ensure that the one you are using has the necessary declarations.
  
  
  
  Activate Declaration:
  
  If the declaration is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on setting up periodical declarations, as the steps may vary based on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for maintaining tax codes) or OBD3 (for maintaining tax reporting) depending on your specific needs.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.