How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC087 - Docs posted with Tax Code &1, Jurcode &2 in Record &3 after ValidFrom

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Docs posted with Tax Code &1, Jurcode &2 in Record &3 after ValidFrom

What causes this issue?

Documents are posted with Tax Code <(>&<)>1 and Jurisdiction Code
<(>&<)>2 contained in Record <(>&<)>3 after ValidFrom Date of Tax Rate
you want to update. Updating the mentioned Tax Rate, will mean that
documents, which were already posted after ValidFrom date of new Tax
Rate, will contain wrong Tax items, as they were already posted with the
previous Tax Rate.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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 until all already posted documents after new Rate's ValidFrom
date are reversed.
If the message type is set to "Warning" or "Info", the system will
update the Tax Rate. It is the responsibility of the user to reverse
already posted documents, which were posted after ValidFrom date of the
new Tax Rate, to avoid having documents posted with the old Tax Rate.

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_CALC087 - Docs posted with Tax Code &1, Jurcode &2 in Record &3 after ValidFrom ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC087 indicates that there is an issue with the tax calculation for a document that has been posted with a specific tax code and jurisdiction code after the valid date for that tax code. This error typically arises in the context of U.S. tax calculations, particularly when dealing with sales tax or other jurisdiction-specific taxes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code used in the document may not be valid for the date on which the document was posted. Each tax code has a validity period, and if the document date falls outside this period, the error will occur.
  Jurisdiction Code Issues: The jurisdiction code specified may not be valid for the tax code or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings, such as missing tax rates or incorrect tax determination settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry, such as incorrect dates or codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the tax code and ensure that the document date falls within this range. If the document is dated after the valid date, you may need to adjust the document date or use a different tax code.
  Review Tax Code and Jurisdiction Code: Ensure that the tax code and jurisdiction code are correctly configured and that they correspond to each other. Check the configuration in the SAP system to ensure that the tax code is valid for the specified jurisdiction.
  Update Tax Configuration: If necessary, update the tax configuration in the system to include the correct tax rates and validity periods. This may involve working with your SAP tax consultant or administrator.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the document and repost it with the appropriate tax code and jurisdiction code.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax code configuration and troubleshooting tax calculation errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates to the tax calculation functionality.
  Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, including how to set up tax codes, jurisdiction codes, and their validity periods.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the tax calculations are working correctly for various scenarios.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.