How To Fix FOT_ATR006 - Simple tax box mapping for country &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_ATR - Adv. Tax Reporting Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Simple tax box mapping for country &1 is not supported

What causes this issue?

The Country &V1& is not defined for a simple tax box maintenance. You
cannot use this maintenance transaction to maintain the tax box mapping
for the country

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_ATR006 - Simple tax box mapping for country &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FOT_ATR006 indicates that there is an issue with the tax box mapping for a specific country in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid mapping for the tax boxes that are required for reporting purposes, particularly in the context of tax reporting and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax box mapping for the specified country is not configured in the system. This can happen if the country is not supported for the specific tax reporting requirements.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code provided in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system may not support the tax box mapping for the specified country, especially if it is a newer requirement that has not been implemented in the current version.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard tax box mapping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the tax box mapping configuration for the specified country in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Tax Management.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Define Tax Box Mapping.
  Ensure that the mapping for the relevant country is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Country Code: Ensure that the country code used in the transaction is correct and matches the expected format in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or release notes for your version to see if there are any updates or notes regarding tax box mapping for the specific country.
  
  
  Implement Notes or Patches: If the issue is related to version compatibility, check for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and documentation, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific details of your system and configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to tax reporting and mapping for your specific country. These notes often contain important information about known issues and their resolutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for tax management and reporting to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.