How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC040 - The entered date will be adjusted to validity start date of tax code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The entered date will be adjusted to validity start date of tax code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC040 - The entered date will be adjusted to validity start date of tax code. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC040 indicates that the date you have entered in a transaction is being adjusted to the validity start date of the tax code. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or invoices, where tax codes are involved.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The date you entered (e.g., the posting date or invoice date) is earlier than the validity start date of the tax code assigned to the transaction.
  The system is designed to ensure that tax calculations are based on valid tax codes, which have specific validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Tax Code Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the relevant path in your SAP system) to check the validity dates of the tax code you are using.
  Ensure that the date you are entering falls within the validity period of the tax code.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the date you entered is not valid, change it to a date that is on or after the validity start date of the tax code.
  
  
  
  Change the Tax Code (if necessary):
  
  If you need to use a different tax code that is valid for the date you want to enter, you can change the tax code in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Tax Department:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax code or validity dates, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  MIRO: Enter Incoming Invoice
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to tax codes and their configuration to understand how validity periods are set up.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change tax codes or dates in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.