How To Fix FOT_TDT013 - Tax rate is undefined for tax code &1 for the period &2-&3 in country &4

FOT_TDT013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Tax rate is undefined for tax code &1 for the period &2-&3 in country &4

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FOT_TDT013 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_TDT013 indicates that there is an issue with the tax rate configuration for a specific tax code in a given period for a particular country. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined tax rate for the specified tax code and period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Rate Configuration: The tax rate for the specified tax code has not been defined in the system for the given period.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Period Not Open: The financial period in question may not be open for posting, which can prevent the system from applying the tax rate.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax rate may not be configured for the specific country indicated in the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases