How To Fix FIQA_LOC_BP004 - You must enter the tax card no. before entering the date

FIQA_LOC_BP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC_BP - Message class for Qatar: Vendor tax card(BP Extension)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You must enter the tax card no. before entering the date

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FIQA_LOC_BP004 - Details

• The SAP error message FIQA_LOC_BP004 indicates that a tax card number must be entered before you can input a date in the relevant transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or tax-related processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners or customer/vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a tax card number to be present before allowing the entry of a date. This is often a validation rule set in the system to ensure that all necessary information is captured before proceeding with further data entry. The tax card number is essential for tax reporting and compliance purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter the Tax Card Number: Before you attempt to enter the date, ensure that you have filled in the tax card number field. This is usually found in the business partner or customer/vendor master data screen.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If