How To Fix CRM_FINANCE_TAX004 - Errors in determination of tax base in source contract

CRM_FINANCE_TAX004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FINANCE_TAX - Leasing: Tax Determination

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Errors in determination of tax base in source contract

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CRM_FINANCE_TAX004 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_FINANCE_TAX004 indicates that there are errors in the determination of the tax base in a source contract. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculation processes within SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and can be related to various factors, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Missing Tax Data: The source contract may not have the necessary tax-related information, such as tax codes or tax jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the tax calculation procedure, tax codes, or tax determination rules.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source contract and the tax master data, such as customer master records or material master records.
  
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The relevant tax classification for the business partner or product may not be maintained.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom