How To Fix IBRO482 - Obsolete taxes in document &1 can not be corrected automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Obsolete taxes in document &1 can not be corrected automatically

What causes this issue?

When posting broker report items, open items with obsolete tax records
were selected for clearing. The clearing information for the open items
in the broker report item can not be corrected automatically.

System Response

The broker report item can not be posted.

How to fix this error?

Post the broker report item manually from clarification processing.

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 IBRO482 - Obsolete taxes in document &1 can not be corrected automatically ?

  The SAP error message IBRO482 indicates that there are obsolete tax codes in a document that cannot be corrected automatically. This typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or accounting entries, where the tax codes used are no longer valid or have been marked as obsolete in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the document have been marked as obsolete in the SAP system. This can happen if the tax codes were deactivated or replaced with new codes.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for automatic corrections, such as being posted or locked.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in tax configuration or updates to tax codes in the system can lead to this error if existing documents still reference the old codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Manual Correction:
  
  Identify the document causing the error by checking the document number referenced in the error message.
  Open the document in the appropriate transaction (e.g., FB02 for changing financial documents).
  Replace the obsolete tax codes with the correct, active tax codes manually.
  Save the changes to the document.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of tax codes in the SAP system (transaction code OBYZ or similar).
  Ensure that the tax codes used in the document are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Repost the Document:
  
  If the document cannot be corrected, consider reversing it and reposting it with the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if there are many documents affected, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB02 (Change Document), FB03 (Display Document), and OBYZ (Maintain Tax Codes).
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax codes are configured in your SAP system can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax code management and error handling for additional insights and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IBRO482 error and ensure that your financial documents are correctly processed with valid tax codes.