How To Fix FOT_TDT083 - Time-dep. taxes is not activated for &1. Tax customizing is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Time-dep. taxes is not activated for &1. Tax customizing is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT083 - Time-dep. taxes is not activated for &1. Tax customizing is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT083 indicates that time-dependent taxes are not activated for a specific entity (represented by &1 in the message). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves tax calculations, but the necessary configuration for time-dependent taxes has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Time-Dependent Tax Configuration Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the time-dependent tax functionality has not been activated for the specified entity (e.g., company code, tax jurisdiction).
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for time-dependent taxes may not have been completed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be configured to support time-dependent tax rates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Time-Dependent Taxes:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Activate Time-Dependent Taxes.
  Ensure that time-dependent taxes are activated for the relevant company code or tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes.
  Verify that the tax code you are using is configured correctly and supports time-dependent tax rates.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the settings for tax jurisdictions to ensure that they are set up to handle time-dependent taxes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to time-dependent taxes for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and SPRO (for accessing the customizing settings).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.