How To Fix DEFTAX_MX034 - Maintain Deferred Tax Rule for Company Code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DEFTAX_MX - Message Class : Deferred Tax Localisation for Mexico

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Maintain Deferred Tax Rule for Company Code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DEFTAX_MX034 - Maintain Deferred Tax Rule for Company Code ?

  The SAP error message DEFTAX_MX034 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of deferred tax rules for a specific company code in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid deferred tax rule for the specified company code, which is necessary for processing deferred taxes correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The deferred tax rules for the specified company code have not been maintained or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not have the necessary deferred tax rules set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the deferred tax configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DEFTAX_MX034 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for deferred taxes. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Deferred Tax ? Maintain Deferred Tax Rules.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Deferred Tax Rules:
  
  Check if there are existing deferred tax rules for the company code in question. If not, you will need to create a new rule.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including tax codes, tax types, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign the Rule to the Company Code:
  
  Make sure that the newly created or existing deferred tax rule is properly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After maintaining the rules, check for any errors or warnings in the configuration that might indicate further issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once the configuration is complete, perform a test transaction to ensure that the deferred tax calculations are working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining deferred tax rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for company code settings) and OX19 (for tax codes).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DEFTAX_MX034 error and ensure that your deferred tax rules are correctly configured for the company code in question.