How To Fix FOT_TDT074 - Valid from date of tax code &1 is before valid from date in customizing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Valid from date of tax code &1 is before valid from date in customizing.

What causes this issue?

Valid from date of a Tax Rate for the specified Tax Code <(>&<)>1, is
before the Valid from date of the existing Tax Rate for the same Tax
Code in the system configuration.

System Response

This is a customizable message. You can request the Service Center to
put the message type for your User as Error "E", Warning "W" or Info
"I". The default message type is "Error".
If the message type is set to "Error", the system will not update the
Tax Rate, unless the Valid from date of the new Rate is not later than
the Valid from date of the existing Rates.
If the message type is set to "Warning" or "Info", the system will
update the Tax Rate and delete the old Tax Rates. It is the
responsibility of the user to re-create the lost Tax Rates.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT074 - Valid from date of tax code &1 is before valid from date in customizing. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT074 indicates that there is a mismatch between the "Valid from" date of a tax code and the "Valid from" date defined in the customizing settings for that tax code. This typically occurs when the system is trying to apply a tax code that is not valid for the specified date range in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code has been defined with a "Valid from" date that is earlier than the date set in the customizing settings.
  Date Mismatch: The date on which the transaction is being processed is outside the valid range of the tax code.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax regulations may have led to updates in tax codes, but the customizing settings were not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the validity dates of the tax code in question.
  Ensure that the "Valid from" date of the tax code is set correctly and is not earlier than the date in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Update Customizing Settings:
  
  If the tax code is valid for the date in question, you may need to update the customizing settings to reflect the correct "Valid from" date.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., OBYZ) and adjust the dates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to tax codes or regulations, ensure that all related settings are updated consistently across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax code configuration to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes for Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to tax code configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOT_TDT074 error and ensure that your tax code configurations are correct.