How To Fix DEFTAX033 - The selected company codes have no deferred tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DEFTAX - Message Class for BTE Call - RFUMSV50

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The selected company codes have no deferred tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DEFTAX033 - The selected company codes have no deferred tax ?

  The SAP error message DEFTAX033 indicates that the selected company codes do not have any deferred tax settings or configurations. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions or reports that involve deferred tax calculations, but the system cannot find any relevant data for the specified company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company codes may not have been configured to handle deferred taxes. This could be due to missing settings in the tax configuration or the deferred tax settings not being activated.
  Incorrect Company Code Selection: The company codes selected for the transaction or report may not be the ones that have deferred tax set up.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong company code or not entering the necessary information for deferred tax processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for tax (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Deferred Tax.
  Ensure that the relevant company codes are configured for deferred tax. If not, you may need to set up the deferred tax settings for those company codes.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Double-check the company codes you are using in your transaction or report. Make sure they are the correct ones that should have deferred tax processing enabled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of deferred taxes in SAP. This may provide insights into whether the configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction or report generation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and company codes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deferred Tax: This refers to taxes that are accrued but not yet paid, often due to timing differences between accounting and tax reporting.
  Company Code: In SAP, a company code is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FB50 (for posting), and others that may be relevant to your tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DEFTAX033 error and ensure that your company codes are properly set up for deferred tax processing.