How To Fix FOT_TDT018 - Tax calculation from date could not be derived for tax code &1

FOT_TDT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Tax calculation from date could not be derived for tax code &1

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FOT_TDT018 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_TDT018 indicates that the system is unable to derive the tax calculation date for a specific tax code. This typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions where tax codes are involved, such as in invoice processing or during the posting of financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax code may not have been properly configured in the system, or the relevant tax calculation date is not defined for the tax code in question.
  
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid for the specific transaction type or may not be applicable for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date of the transaction may fall outside the range of valid dates for the tax code, meaning that the system cannot find a valid tax rate to apply.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Changes: Changes in tax regulations