How To Fix FINS_CFIN_MAPPING071 - Tax Rate Key maps to &1. Contained Valid-From Date &2 is not a date!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_MAPPING - Central Finance: Messages for Mapping

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Tax Rate Key maps to &1. Contained Valid-From Date &2 is not a date!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING071 - Tax Rate Key maps to &1. Contained Valid-From Date &2 is not a date! ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING071 indicates that there is an issue with the tax rate key mapping in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid-From Date" associated with a tax rate key is not recognized as a valid date. This can occur during processes such as data migration, configuration, or when executing certain transactions that involve tax rate mappings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided for the "Valid-From Date" is not in the correct format or is not recognized as a valid date by the system.
  Missing Date: The date field may be empty or not populated correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with how dates were formatted or transferred.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the tax rate mapping settings could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the "Valid-From Date" is in the correct format (typically YYYY-MM-DD) and is a valid date.
  Populate Missing Dates: If the date is missing, populate it with the correct valid date.
  Review Data Migration: If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that dates were transferred correctly.
  Configuration Review: Go to the configuration settings for tax rate mapping and verify that all entries are correct and complete.
  Transaction Code: Use transaction codes like OB40 (for tax codes) or OBYZ (for tax rate mapping) to check and correct the mappings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on tax rate configuration and mapping.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax rate mapping and this specific error message.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs for additional context on when and why the error occurred.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to tax rate mappings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.