How To Fix FOT_TDT154 - No tax period found for tax code &1 with key date &2 and rate &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No tax period found for tax code &1 with key date &2 and rate &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT154 - No tax period found for tax code &1 with key date &2 and rate &3 ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT154 indicates that the system could not find a tax period for a specified tax code on a given key date with the associated tax rate. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations, particularly when dealing with tax codes that have specific validity periods.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Periods: The tax code specified does not have any defined tax periods for the key date provided. This can happen if the tax code was recently created or if the tax periods were not maintained correctly.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided may not fall within the range of valid tax periods for the specified tax code.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code may be inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax rates in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of the tax code.
  Ensure that the tax code is active and has valid tax rates defined for the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Periods:
  
  Use transaction OBB8 to maintain tax periods for the relevant tax code. Ensure that the tax periods cover the key date in question.
  If necessary, create new tax periods or adjust existing ones to include the required key date.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Date:
  
  Ensure that the key date you are using in your transaction is correct and falls within the valid range of tax periods for the tax code.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If the tax code was recently updated or created, ensure that all necessary updates have been made and that the system has been refreshed if required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or updates that may be required for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (Tax Code Configuration), OBB8 (Maintain Tax Periods), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax code configuration and error messages for additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tax calculation is functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FOT_TDT154 and ensure that the tax code is properly configured for the required key date.