How To Fix IBRO481 - Selected items contain obsolete taxes, correction required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Selected items contain obsolete taxes, correction required

What causes this issue?

When posting the broker report item, open items that have obsolete tax
records were selected for clearing.

System Response

The broker report item cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Correct the tax records. You can do this automatically from the broker
report processing in initial screen, using the <ZK>Tax Correction</>
button. The system then reverses the appropriate obsolete documents and
sets up new ones. The broker report is then reposted.
Alternatively, you can correct obsolete documents using the
<ZK>Correction run for Italian taxes</> mass activity. The broker
report must then be posted again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO481 - Selected items contain obsolete taxes, correction required ?

  The SAP error message IBRO481 indicates that the selected items in a transaction contain obsolete tax codes, which means that the tax codes being used are no longer valid or have been marked as obsolete in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial and logistics transactions where tax codes are applied.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the transaction have been marked as obsolete in the system. This can happen due to changes in tax regulations or internal policy updates.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the tax configuration settings in the SAP system may have rendered certain tax codes invalid.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have included obsolete tax codes that are no longer valid in the current SAP environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Obsolete Tax Codes:
  
  Review the transaction details to identify which tax codes are marked as obsolete.
  You can check the tax codes in the SAP system using transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code configuration) or FTXP (for tax code maintenance).
  
  
  
  Update Tax Codes:
  
  Replace the obsolete tax codes with valid ones. This can be done by editing the relevant documents or transactions where the obsolete tax codes are applied.
  Ensure that the new tax codes are correctly configured and applicable to the transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Tax Team:
  
  Work with your finance or tax department to ensure that the correct tax codes are being used and that they comply with current regulations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If necessary, update the tax configuration in the SAP system to ensure that only valid tax codes are available for use in transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the correct tax calculations are applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for tax management in SAP, such as:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Define Tax Calculation Procedures
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration and management for further guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to tax codes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IBRO481 error and ensure that your transactions are compliant with current tax regulations.