How To Fix FOT_B2A405 - Error when setting up grouping of tax codes

FOT_B2A405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Error when setting up grouping of tax codes

What causes this issue?

You have set up the tax group number for country &V1& in version &V2&
incorrectly; You have assigned both the tax code for output tax and the
tax code for input tax to group number &V3&.

System Response

The system cannot generate any reported financial data within electronic
communication with authorities.

How to fix this error?

Correct the set up of the tax group number and start the taxes on
sales/purchases settlement again.

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.

FOT_B2A405 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A405 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the configuration of tax codes in the system, particularly when setting up the grouping of tax codes for B2A (Business to Administration) processes. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing entries, or inconsistencies in the tax code setup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax codes may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies when trying to group them.
  Missing Entries: Required entries for tax codes or their groupings may be missing in the configuration tables.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to tax codes, such as overlapping or conflicting tax code definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the grouping of tax codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tax codes in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that all required tax codes are