How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC103 - Tax rate maintenance is not supported in Country &1, display mode only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Tax rate maintenance is not supported in Country &1, display mode only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC103 - Tax rate maintenance is not supported in Country &1, display mode only ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC103 indicates that tax rate maintenance is not supported for a specific country in the system, and the system is in display mode only. This typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or change tax rates for a country where the system is configured to only allow viewing of tax rates, not editing.
  Cause:
  
  Country Configuration: The country you are trying to maintain tax rates for is configured in such a way that it does not allow changes to tax rates. This could be due to legal regulations or system settings.
  Tax Calculation Type: The tax calculation type for the country may be set to a mode that does not permit maintenance of tax rates.
  System Version: The version of SAP you are using may have limitations regarding tax rate maintenance for certain countries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the country in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax rate maintenance for the specific country. There may be specific guidelines or restrictions that apply.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that you should be able to maintain tax rates for the country in question, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  Use Display Mode: If maintenance is not possible, you may need to work within the constraints of display mode and find alternative ways to manage tax rates, such as using predefined rates or consulting with your finance team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax is configured in your SAP system is crucial. This includes knowing how tax codes, tax rates, and jurisdiction codes are set up.
  Legal Requirements: Different countries have different legal requirements regarding tax rates, which can affect how they are maintained in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates regarding tax rate maintenance for the country in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the limitations regarding tax rate maintenance in your SAP system.