How To Fix FOT_ATR015 - New tax box configuration cannot be used for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_ATR - Adv. Tax Reporting Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: New tax box configuration cannot be used for country &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_ATR015 - New tax box configuration cannot be used for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOT_ATR015, which states "New tax box configuration cannot be used for country &1," typically arises in the context of tax configuration in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with tax reporting or compliance for specific countries.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax box configuration for the specified country is either missing or not set up correctly in the system. This can happen if the tax codes or tax types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant tax boxes.
  
  
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific requirements for tax reporting. If the configuration does not meet these requirements, the system will not allow the use of the new tax box configuration.
  
  
  Version or Update Issues: If there have been recent updates or changes to the SAP system, it may lead to inconsistencies in the tax configuration, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: