How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC090 - Background job &1 execution failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Background job &1 execution failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC090 - Background job &1 execution failed ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC090 typically indicates that a background job related to the calculation of U.S. internal taxes has failed. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the tax calculation settings can lead to failures.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the master data or transactional data that the job is trying to process.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the tax calculation.
  System Errors: Technical issues such as system performance problems, memory issues, or database locks can cause the job to fail.
  Program Errors: Bugs or errors in the custom code or standard SAP programs that are being executed as part of the job.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify the specific error messages or dumps that occurred during the job execution. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the tax calculation configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking tax codes, tax jurisdiction codes, and any related settings.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed by the job. Ensure that all necessary master data (e.g., customer/vendor data) is complete and accurate.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the tax calculation.
  System Performance: Check for any system performance issues or locks that may have affected the job. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is failing. This may require the assistance of a developer or SAP support.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM12: Check for locks.
  SM21: View system logs.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed information about the error, including job logs and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.