How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC070 - Tax code has changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Tax code has changed

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

For more information see SAP Note 810624.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC070 - Tax code has changed ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC070, which indicates that the "Tax code has changed," typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in the SAP system. This error can occur during various processes, such as invoice processing, payment processing, or when posting accounting documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Tax Code Change: The primary cause of this error is that the tax code associated with a transaction has been changed after the transaction was initially created. This can happen if:
  
  The tax code was modified in the configuration settings.
  The tax code was changed in the master data (e.g., vendor or customer master records).
  The tax code was altered in the relevant transaction document.
  
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for changes to the tax code, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the tax code in the document and the tax code in the configuration or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Tax Code Changes: Check the change logs for the tax codes to understand what changes were made and when. This can help identify if the change was intentional or an error.
  
  
  Update Transaction: If the tax code has changed, you may need to update the transaction to reflect the new tax code. This can involve:
  
  Editing the document to use the correct tax code.
  Reposting the document if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the tax code configuration in the SAP system is correct and that it aligns with the current business requirements.
  
  
  Recreate Document: In some cases, it may be easier to cancel the existing document and recreate it with the correct tax code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling tax code changes and related error messages.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and others that may be involved in the process.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax codes, including transaction OB40 (Define Tax Codes) and OBYZ (Assign Tax Codes to Company Codes).
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) that might be affecting tax code behavior in your specific implementation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMAC_FEE_CALC070 error and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly with the appropriate tax codes.