How To Fix FIQA_LOC204 - Tax card number is not in validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Tax card number is not in validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC204 - Tax card number is not in validity period ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC204, which states "Tax card number is not in validity period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or tax calculations when the system is unable to find a valid tax card number for an employee within the specified validity period. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect data entry, missing tax card information, or issues with the configuration of tax settings.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Tax Card Number: The tax card number entered may not be valid or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Outdated Validity Period: The tax card number may have a validity period that does not cover the current date, meaning it is either expired or not yet active.
  Missing Tax Card Data: The employee may not have a tax card number assigned in the system, or the tax card data may not have been maintained correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, leading to incorrect validation of tax card numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Tax Card Number: Check the tax card number entered for accuracy. Ensure that it is the correct number for the employee.
  Check Validity Period: Review the validity period of the tax card number. If it is expired, you may need to update it with a new tax card number that is valid for the current date.
  Maintain Tax Card Data: Ensure that the employee's tax card information is correctly maintained in the system. This can typically be done in the employee master data (infotype 0012 for tax data).
  Update Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to tax calculations and tax card processing in the SAP system. This may require assistance from an SAP consultant or system administrator.
  Consult Payroll Team: If you are not directly responsible for maintaining tax data, consult with your payroll or HR team to ensure that all necessary tax information is up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax processing and payroll to understand how tax card numbers are managed within the system.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.