How To Fix FOT_TDT073 - Tax rate maintenance is not allowed in the P-System, display mode only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Tax rate maintenance is not allowed in the P-System, display mode only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT073 - Tax rate maintenance is not allowed in the P-System, display mode only ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT073 indicates that you are trying to maintain tax rates in a system that is configured as a "Production" (P-System) environment, where such changes are typically restricted to prevent unintended modifications. In this case, the system is set to display mode only, meaning that you cannot make changes to tax rates.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system is configured as a production environment, which restricts changes to certain settings, including tax rates.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to tax rates in the production system.
  Transport Layer: The system may be set up to only allow changes in a development or quality assurance environment, with transports to the production system being controlled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Verify that you are in the correct system type. If you need to make changes, you should do so in a development (D-System) or quality assurance (Q-System) environment.
  Request Changes: If you need to change tax rates, you should create a change request (transport request) in the development system, make the necessary changes there, and then transport those changes to the production system.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  Consult with SAP Basis Team: If you believe you should have access to maintain tax rates in the production system, consult with your SAP Basis team to review the system configuration and user roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to tax rate maintenance and the error message FOT_TDT073.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and maintenance processes to understand the best practices for managing tax rates.
  Change Management Process: Familiarize yourself with your organization's change management process for SAP, as it typically involves a structured approach to making changes in production environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with the necessary tax rate maintenance in the appropriate environment.