How To Fix GLO_FIN_TAX_DECLN004 - Cannot delete it. Maintain a Changeover G/L Account in Default Accounts.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FIN_TAX_DECLN - Message Cllass for Input Tax Declaration(China)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot delete it. Maintain a Changeover G/L Account in Default Accounts.

What causes this issue?

The Changeover G/L Account for the Chart of Accounts in <ZH>Default
Accounts</> is not maintained, so each transfer type should have at
least one Account Assignment entry. Alternatively<(>,<)> you can choose
to maintain a Changeover G/L Account in <ZH>Default Accounts</>, and
then delete this Account Assignment entry.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FIN_TAX_DECLN004 - Cannot delete it. Maintain a Changeover G/L Account in Default Accounts. ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FIN_TAX_DECLN004 indicates that you are trying to delete a tax declaration entry, but the system requires a changeover G/L (General Ledger) account to be maintained in the default accounts configuration. This is typically related to tax reporting and compliance processes within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is set up to require a changeover G/L account for tax declarations. This is a safeguard to ensure that all tax-related transactions are properly accounted for and that there is a valid account to post to when changes are made to tax declarations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain a changeover G/L account in the default accounts configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Default Accounts
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Changeover G/L Account:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the section related to default accounts for tax declarations.
  Identify the field for the changeover G/L account.
  Enter the appropriate G/L account number that should be used for tax declaration changes.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Deletion:
  
  Once the changeover G/L account is maintained, try to delete the tax declaration entry again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on tax declaration processes and configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the deletion in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to the production system.
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.