How To Fix IDFISK006 - Tax payer is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFISK -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Tax payer is missing

What causes this issue?

Enter one of the following values into the parameter <LS>VAT Return - T
ax payer</>:
Value,,Description
1,,Tax payer
2,,Other registered person
3,,Liable person according to ? 78(3),(4),(9)
4,,Taxable person according to ? 3(5)
5,,Tax representative according to ? 69a
6,,Tax representative according to ? 69aa

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?

Maintain the relevant settings for in Customizing for Financial
Accounting, under General Ledger Accounting -> Business Transactions ->
Closing-> Report-> Electronic Communication with Authorities ->
<DS:SIMG.FOT_V_FOTETAXPC>Define Parameters for Electronic Communication
with Authorities</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFISK006 - Tax payer is missing ?

  The SAP error message IDFISK006, which states "Tax payer is missing," typically occurs in the context of tax-related transactions or processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary taxpayer information for the transaction being processed. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Taxpayer Data: The taxpayer information (such as Tax Identification Number or VAT number) is not maintained in the master data for the relevant business partner or vendor/customer.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve taxpayer information.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that store taxpayer information.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may require taxpayer information that has not been provided.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Taxpayer Information:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor or customer master) and ensure that the taxpayer information is correctly entered.
  For vendors, you can check this in transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor (Accounting)).
  For customers, use transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer (Accounting)).
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes and tax types are correctly defined and linked to the relevant business partners.
  Use transaction code OBYZ to check the tax code configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant master data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 to view the relevant tables (e.g., LFB1 for vendor master data or KNA1 for customer master data).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Ensure that the transaction being processed is correctly set up to include taxpayer information. Check if any required fields are missing in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling tax-related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit taxpayer information.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.