How To Fix FOT_TDT085 - Time-dep. taxes has already been activated for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Time-dep. taxes has already been activated for country &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT085 - Time-dep. taxes has already been activated for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT085 indicates that time-dependent taxes have already been activated for a specific country in your SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to activate time-dependent taxes for a country that has already been configured for this feature.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an attempt to activate time-dependent taxes for a country where this feature is already enabled. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to activate time-dependent taxes again for a country that is already set up.
  There may be a configuration error or misunderstanding regarding the current settings for tax management in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax configuration).
  Check the settings for the country in question to confirm that time-dependent taxes are indeed activated.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  If you need to make changes, ensure that you are aware of the current configuration and how it impacts your tax reporting and calculations.
  If you need to deactivate time-dependent taxes, you may need to consult with your SAP functional consultant or tax expert to understand the implications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to time-dependent taxes for the specific country to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe this error is occurring in error or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax settings.
  S_P00_07000139: Tax reporting and analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address issues related to time-dependent taxes and the specific country in question.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax configuration and management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.