How To Fix FR407 - Adv.ret.tax f.sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 1st level bal.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Adv.ret.tax f.sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 1st level bal.

What causes this issue?

The combinations of <GL:tax_code>tax codes</> and transaction keys are
to be divided into groups for the automatic printing of the form for
the advance return for tax on sales/purchases. The groups correspond to
items on the form. The balances of the tax base amounts and the tax
amounts from the respective group are printed into the respective item
of the form.
The groups of the first level are missing for country &V1&.
<ZH>Procedure for the System Administrator</>
Divide the combinations of the tax codes and the transaction keys for
this country into first level groups.

<DS:TRAN.OBCG>Proceed</>
ENDIF
For more information, refer to the documentation for the program which
carries out the printing of the form for the advance return for tax on
sales/purchases.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR407 - Adv.ret.tax f.sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 1st level bal. ?

  The SAP error message FR407, which pertains to "Adv. ret. tax f. sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 1st level bal.," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and tax calculations, particularly in relation to advance return tax for sales and purchases in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) or similar tax systems.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a missing configuration or data entry related to the first-level balance for a specific country and tax group. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax configuration for the specific country or tax group may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to missing tax information.
  Incorrect Tax Codes: The tax codes used in transactions may not be properly linked to the relevant tax accounts or may not have the necessary settings for advance return tax.
  Missing Tax Reporting Settings: The settings for tax reporting may not be fully defined for the specific country or tax group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR407 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax configuration for the specific country and tax group.
  Ensure that the first-level balance accounts are correctly defined for the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for customers and vendors to ensure that the tax information is complete and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the relevant tax codes are assigned to the master data records.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to review the tax codes and ensure they are correctly set up with the appropriate accounts for advance return tax.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Reporting Settings:
  
  Review the tax reporting settings in the system to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place for the specific country and tax group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring advance return tax for your country and tax group.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Configuration), FTXP (Tax Code), and others that may be useful in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP financials and tax configurations.