How To Fix DEFTAX_MX120 - RITA is active. Tax code & defined differently in different countries.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: RITA is active. Tax code & defined differently in different countries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DEFTAX_MX120 - RITA is active. Tax code & defined differently in different countries. ?

  The SAP error message DEFTAX_MX120 indicates that there is a conflict in the tax code definitions for the same tax code across different countries in the SAP system. This typically occurs when the same tax code is used in multiple country-specific configurations, but the tax rates or definitions differ, leading to inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Duplication: The same tax code is defined in multiple country-specific tax configurations with different rates or rules.
  Country-Specific Settings: Each country may have its own tax regulations, and if a tax code is not properly configured for each country, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the tax settings for the countries involved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax code configuration).
  Check the tax code definitions for the countries involved and ensure that they are correctly set up according to local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Code Definitions:
  
  If the same tax code is used in different countries, ensure that the definitions (rates, rules) are consistent with local laws.
  If necessary, create separate tax codes for different countries to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the tax configuration guide for your specific version of SAP to understand how to properly configure tax codes for multiple countries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the tax calculations are working correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with a tax expert or an SAP consultant who specializes in tax configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), OBCO (Tax Calculation Procedure), and OB40 (Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax code configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for guidelines on configuring tax codes for multiple countries.
  
  By addressing the configuration issues and ensuring that tax codes are correctly defined for each country, you should be able to resolve the DEFTAX_MX120 error.