How To Fix FOT_TDT020 - Tax Calculation Date Determination Type '&1' is not allowed

FOT_TDT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Tax Calculation Date Determination Type '&1' is not allowed

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FOT_TDT020 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_TDT020 indicates that there is an issue with the tax calculation date determination type specified in your configuration or transaction. This error typically arises when the system encounters a tax determination type that is not valid or not allowed for the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Calculation Date Determination Type: The specified determination type (&1) is not recognized or is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax calculation settings in the system may not be properly set up, leading to the use of an unsupported determination type.
  Transaction Context: The determination type may not be applicable for the specific transaction or document type you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax calculation in your SAP system. This can typically be found under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Tax Calculation.
  Verify that the tax calculation date determination types are