How To Fix FIEU_SAFT049 - Maintain tax code relevant settings

FIEU_SAFT049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Maintain tax code relevant settings

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained tax code relevant settings.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To maintain tax code relevant settings, do one of the following:
On the <ZK>SAP Easy Access </>screen, choose <ZK>Accounting -> Financial
Accounting ->General Ledger -> Reporting -> SAFT -> General -> SAFT
Settings -> Specify Tax Code Details</>
Select the <ZK>Define Settings </>radio button on the selection screen
of <ZK>Standard Audit File for Tax Purpose (SAF-T</>) (<NP>RPFIEU_SAFT
</>) report and choose <ZK>Specify Tax Code Details</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT049 - Maintain tax code relevant settings ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT049 typically indicates that there are issues with the tax code settings in the system, particularly in relation to the SAFT (Standard Audit File for Tax) reporting requirements. This error often arises when the tax code is not properly configured or is missing relevant settings that are necessary for compliance with tax regulations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be defined in the system or may not have the necessary settings for the SAFT reporting.
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code might not be assigned correctly to the relevant company codes or business transactions.
  Inconsistent Tax Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the tax settings across different modules (e.g., FI, CO, MM).
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in tax regulations may require updates to the tax code settings that have not been implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO >