How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL125 - Tax Person & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Tax Person & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL125 - Tax Person & was not found ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL125 Tax Person & was not found typically occurs in the context of tax determination or tax reporting processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a tax person (or tax authority) that is required for processing a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Person Data: The tax person or tax authority may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the relevant tax authority has not been set up in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for tax determination may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not being able to identify the tax person.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to tax authorities or tax persons, such as incorrect codes or missing entries.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where the tax person is required but not available due to the context of the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Person Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax determination in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the tax person or tax authority is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Person Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB40 (for maintaining tax codes) or OBYZ (for maintaining tax jurisdiction codes) to check if the tax person is set up correctly.
  If the tax person is missing, create a new entry with the required details.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that all necessary data is provided and correct.
  Ensure that the relevant tax codes are assigned to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax determination and tax reporting for any specific requirements or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that tax determination works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax determination and the specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify tax-related configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.