How To Fix FT084 - No rules need to be specified in procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 084

• Message text: No rules need to be specified in procedure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT084 - No rules need to be specified in procedure & ?

  The SAP error message FT084 ("No rules need to be specified in procedure &") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the configuration of tax procedures in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects certain rules to be defined in a tax calculation procedure, but none have been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax procedure you are trying to use does not have any rules defined. This can happen if the procedure was not set up correctly or if it was modified incorrectly.
  Incorrect Procedure Assignment: The tax procedure assigned to the company code or transaction may not be appropriate for the type of transaction being processed.
  Customizations: If there are customizations or modifications in the tax procedure, it may lead to this error if the necessary rules are not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax procedure configuration).
  Verify that the tax procedure assigned to your company code has the necessary rules defined.
  If rules are missing, you may need to add them based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Procedure Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct tax procedure is assigned to the relevant company code and transaction type.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax procedures to understand the required rules and configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tax calculation is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI/CO expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax procedure configuration) and OBC4 (for tax codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax procedures and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT084 error and implement a solution to resolve it.