How To Fix CMD_API079 - Customer &1, tax category &2: Time interval is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Customer &1, tax category &2: Time interval is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API079 - Customer &1, tax category &2: Time interval is in the past ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API079 indicates that there is an issue with the tax category for a customer, specifically that the time interval being referenced is in the past. This error typically arises when trying to perform an operation that requires a valid time frame for the tax category, but the specified time frame is no longer valid because it has already passed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Interval: The error occurs when the system is trying to process a tax category for a customer where the effective date of the tax category is set in the past.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry where the dates were incorrectly set.
  Configuration Issues: The tax category configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system referencing an outdated or incorrect time frame.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Time Interval: Review the effective dates for the tax category associated with the customer. Ensure that the time interval is set to a future date or is currently valid.
  Update the Tax Category: If the tax category is indeed outdated, update it to reflect the correct time interval. This can be done in the customer master data or tax category configuration.
  Review Customer Master Data: Navigate to the customer master data and check the tax category settings. Make sure that the tax category is correctly assigned and that the dates are appropriate.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on how to properly configure tax categories.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer Financial) to access and modify customer data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer master data and tax categories.
  Consulting SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the time interval issue and ensuring that the tax category is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the CMD_API079 error.