How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG048 - Tax consistency check not possible for source system &1, co. code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG - Central Finance: Configuration

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Tax consistency check not possible for source system &1, co. code &2

What causes this issue?

There is no entry for source system &V1& company code &V2& in table
FINS_CFIN_T001. Therefore, the tax consistency check cannot be carried
out for this combination of source system and company code.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the online replication for the table FINS_CFIN_T001.
For more information, see the documentation in the SAP Help Portal under
Central Finance ?> Central Tax Reporting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG048 - Tax consistency check not possible for source system &1, co. code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG048 indicates that there is a tax consistency check issue in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) configuration. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in tax-related data between the source system and the Central Finance system for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Tax Configuration: The tax configuration in the source system does not match the configuration in the Central Finance system. This can happen if the tax codes, tax rates, or tax accounts are not aligned.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the source system may not be defined in the Central Finance system.
  Data Migration Issues: During the data migration process, tax-related data may not have been transferred correctly or completely.
  Customizations: Custom tax configurations or enhancements in the source system that are not replicated in the Central Finance system can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Configuration: Verify that the tax configuration (tax codes, rates, and accounts) in the source system matches the configuration in the Central Finance system. Ensure that all necessary tax codes are defined in both systems.
  Synchronize Tax Codes: If there are missing tax codes in the Central Finance system, create them to match those in the source system.
  Review Data Migration: If the error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration logs and ensure that all tax-related data was migrated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Central Finance to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) and OB40 (for tax accounts) to review and adjust the configurations as needed.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the tax consistency check passes without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration in Central Finance.
  Central Finance Configuration Guide: Review the Central Finance configuration guide provided by SAP for best practices and detailed steps on setting up tax configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the inconsistencies in tax configuration and ensuring proper alignment between the source and Central Finance systems, you should be able to resolve the FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG048 error.