How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC078 - In table T007V for &1 &2 &3 &4 Valid From Date precedes Valid From Date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC - Message class for US internal tax calculation

• Message number: 078

• Message text: In table T007V for &1 &2 &3 &4 Valid From Date precedes Valid From Date.

What causes this issue?

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

In table T007V for Transport Request <(>&<)>1<(>,<)> Country <(>&<)>2,
Tax Code <(>&<)>3 and Jurisdiction Code <(>&<)>4 Valid From Date is
before the ValidFrom Date of the existing Tax Rate for the same Tax Code
and Jurisdiction 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 ValidFrom Date of the new Rate is not later than
the ValidFrom Date of the existing Rate.
If the message type is set to "Warning" or "Info", the system will
update the Tax Rate and delete the old Tax Rate. It is the
responsibility of the user to update the Tax Rate again, in order to
have the deleted Rate in the system again.
Need for updating of Tax Rates with older ValidFrom Date can occur when
user uploaded the Tax Rate files from different months in a wrong
chronological order. After changing the error message to "Warning" or
"Info", the user can do the updates again, starting with the files with
relatively older ValidFrom Dates and finishing with files with most
recent ValidFrom Date.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC078 - In table T007V for &1 &2 &3 &4 Valid From Date precedes Valid From Date. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC078 typically indicates an issue with the validity dates of tax codes in the table T007V, which is used for maintaining tax rates and their validity periods in the SAP system. The error message suggests that there is a conflict where the "Valid From Date" of a new entry or modification is earlier than the "Valid From Date" of an existing entry.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are trying to create or modify a tax code in such a way that its validity period overlaps with an existing tax code's validity period.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The "Valid From Date" you are entering is earlier than the existing entry's "Valid From Date."
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to manual entries or data migration processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing entries in the T007V table to identify the current "Valid From Dates" for the tax codes you are working with. You can do this using transaction code SE16N or SE11.
  Adjust Dates: Ensure that the "Valid From Date" you are trying to enter is not earlier than any existing entries. If necessary, adjust the dates accordingly.
  Create New Entry: If you need to create a new tax code, ensure that its validity period does not overlap with existing tax codes. You may need to create a new tax code with a unique validity period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on tax code management to ensure compliance with the required formats and rules.
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data inconsistencies, consider running a consistency check or consulting with your SAP Basis or technical team to resolve any underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and SE16N (for table display) to manage and view tax codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tax code management or the error message in question.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax codes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your tax code entries are valid and consistent within the SAP system.