How To Fix FOT_TDT088 - Incompatible status change for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Incompatible status change for country &1

What causes this issue?

Only the following statuses can be set manually:
New entries: Migration initiated
Existing entries (in status Verification Pending): Active (manual
verification complete)
Any other status is not possible

System Response

Migration status has not been saved. The process has been terminated

How to fix this error?

Please set the correct status for the country

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT088 - Incompatible status change for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT088 with the description "Incompatible status change for country &1" typically occurs in the context of managing tax data or status changes related to a specific country in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the status of a tax-related object (like a tax code or tax jurisdiction) in a way that is not allowed due to the current configuration or status of that object.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Status Change: The status change being attempted is not compatible with the existing status of the tax object for the specified country. For example, you might be trying to activate a tax code that is currently marked as inactive or blocked.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the status change. This could be due to country-specific tax regulations or settings in the tax configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are causing the system to reject the status change.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the change may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the tax object in question. Ensure that the status you are trying to change to is valid based on the current status.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the tax object in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the desired status change.
  Correct Data Inconsistencies: If there are data inconsistencies, resolve them before attempting the status change again. This may involve correcting master data or transactional data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the status change. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for the specific country to understand any restrictions or requirements for status changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for tax codes) or OBD3 (for tax jurisdiction) to review and modify tax-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration for the affected country.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.