How To Fix FIEU_SAFT053 - Maintain tax percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Maintain tax percentage

What causes this issue?

You have not specified 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 <ZK>Standard Audit
File for Tax Purpose (SAF-T) </>(<NP>RPFIEU_SAFT</>) report and choose
<ZK>Specify Tax Code Details</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT053 - Maintain tax percentage ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT053 typically indicates that there is an issue with the tax percentage configuration in the system. This error often arises when the system is unable to find a valid tax percentage for a specific tax code or when the tax percentage is not maintained correctly in the relevant tax configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Percentage: The tax percentage for the specified tax code is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Invalid Date Range: The tax percentage may not be valid for the date range of the transaction being processed.
  Country-Specific Configuration: The tax percentage may not be set up for the specific country or region in which the transaction is taking place.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Percentage:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB40 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to maintain tax codes and percentages.
  Ensure that the tax percentage is correctly defined for the relevant tax code and that it is active for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBYZ to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Verify that the tax code is correctly assigned to the relevant tax type and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax percentage is maintained for the specific country or region in the tax configuration settings.
  Check if there are any country-specific requirements that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Ranges:
  
  Make sure that the tax percentage is valid for the date of the transaction. If the transaction date falls outside the valid range, you may need to adjust the date or maintain a new tax percentage.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (Maintain Tax Codes), OBYZ (Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases), and others related to tax configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax configuration issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configuration.