How To Fix FOT_TDT008 - Time dependent taxes: tax date has to be filled from caller

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Time dependent taxes: tax date has to be filled from caller

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT008 - Time dependent taxes: tax date has to be filled from caller ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT008 indicates that there is an issue with time-dependent taxes, specifically that the tax date needs to be provided from the calling function or transaction. This error typically arises in scenarios where tax calculations are dependent on specific dates, and the system requires a tax date to determine the applicable tax rates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Date: The most common cause of this error is that the tax date is not being passed to the function or transaction that is trying to calculate the tax.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings that do not allow the system to determine the correct tax date.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, it may not be correctly passing the required parameters, including the tax date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the calling function or transaction is providing the tax date. This may involve checking the code or configuration where the tax calculation is initiated.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for tax calculation in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases) and ensure that the settings for time-dependent taxes are correctly configured.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the function module or method that is generating this error to see if the tax date is being set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to time-dependent taxes to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Time-Dependent Taxes: In many countries, tax rates can change over time, and SAP allows for the configuration of time-dependent tax rates. This means that the system needs to know the date for which the tax is being calculated to apply the correct rate.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), or any other transaction where taxes are calculated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling time-dependent taxes.
  
  By ensuring that the tax date is correctly provided and that the configuration is set up properly, you should be able to resolve the FOT_TDT008 error.