How To Fix FAC_TAXUPLD037 - Update failed once before. See application log.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_TAXUPLD - Messages for Tax Upload

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Update failed once before. See application log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_TAXUPLD037 - Update failed once before. See application log. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_TAXUPLD037 indicates that an update process related to tax data has failed previously, and the system is prompting you to check the application log for more details. This error typically occurs in the context of tax data uploads or updates, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Previous Update Failure: The error suggests that there was a failure in a previous attempt to update tax-related data. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the input data.
  Missing mandatory fields in the tax data.
  Issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax types.
  System or database issues during the update process.
  
  
  
  Application Log: The application log contains detailed information about the error, including the specific reason for the failure, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Application Log: 
  
  Use transaction code SLG1 to access the application log.
  Filter the log entries by the relevant object and sub-object to find the specific error message related to FAC_TAXUPLD037.
  Review the details to identify the root cause of the failure.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Issues:
  
  If the log indicates data inconsistencies, correct the data in the relevant transactions or master data.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Update:
  
  After addressing the issues identified in the application log, attempt to re-run the tax data upload or update process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for tax codes and ensure they are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: Application log display.
  FB60: Enter vendor invoices (if applicable).
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display (to check for related transactions).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: If possible, test the upload process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FAC_TAXUPLD037 error message.