How To Fix FITVPS274 - The system cannot change the taxation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 274

• Message text: The system cannot change the taxation date

What causes this issue?

You have deleted or entered a new taxation date. This changes the
taxation of the meals per diem in the business trip return. The business
trip return is in a posting run, but you have not yet transferred the
business trip return data to Financial Accounting. As a result, the
system has blocked changes to the business trip return.

System Response

The system would have to reset the settlement status of the business
trip return to 'To Be Settled', but since it has blocked changes to the
business trip return, it cannot carry out this change.

How to fix this error?

After you have transferred the business trip return to Financial
Accounting, you can carry out and save the changes to the taxation date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS274 - The system cannot change the taxation date ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS274, which states "The system cannot change the taxation date," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax-related entries in SAP. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Locked Periods: The taxation date you are trying to change may fall within a financial period that is already closed or locked. In SAP, once a financial period is closed, changes to certain data, including taxation dates, are restricted.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the document has already been posted or is part of a completed transaction, changes may not be permitted.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to taxation dates based on business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: If the document is linked to other documents (like invoices, payments, etc.), changing the taxation date may not be allowed due to dependencies.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the financial period for the taxation date is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen the period (if permissible) or create a new document with the correct taxation date.
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document you are trying to change. If it is posted, you may need to reverse the document or create a new one with the correct details.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to taxation and document changes. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to understand any restrictions in place.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document) or FBRA (to reset a document) to handle the document appropriately before attempting to change the taxation date.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions and taxation to understand the implications of changing taxation dates.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial documents and taxation dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.