How To Fix FR408 - Adv.ret.tax f.sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 2nd level bal.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Adv.ret.tax f.sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 2nd 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 from the second level for the formation of subtotals, carry
forward and total are missing for country &V1&.
<ZH>Procedure for the System Administrator</>
For this country, enter the groups from second level onwards. In a
group of a new level, you group together existing groups of lower
levels.

<DS:TRAN.OBCH>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 FR408 - Adv.ret.tax f.sales/purch.: For ctry & groups missing fr. 2nd level bal. ?

  The SAP error message FR408, which pertains to the advanced return for tax on sales and purchases, indicates that there is a missing second-level balance for a country or group in the tax reporting configuration. This error typically arises during the generation of tax returns or reports, particularly in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error often occurs due to incomplete or incorrect configuration in the tax settings for the specific country or group. This can include missing tax codes, tax accounts, or incorrect settings in the tax calculation procedure.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to tax codes or tax categories that are required for the calculation of the second-level balance.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data in the system is inconsistent or if there are discrepancies in the tax reporting structure, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that all necessary tax codes are defined correctly for the relevant country.
  Verify the tax calculation procedure in OBCL and ensure that the second-level balances are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for customers and vendors to ensure that the correct tax classifications are assigned.
  Ensure that the relevant tax categories are set up in the master data.
  
  
  
  Run Tax Report:
  
  Use transaction S_P00_07000139 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to generate the tax report and check for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific country’s tax reporting requirements to ensure compliance and correct configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test report to ensure that the error is resolved and that the second-level balances are now being calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Codes), OBCL (Tax Calculation Procedure), and S_P00_07000139 (Tax Reporting).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on tax reporting and configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in tax configuration and reporting.