How To Fix IDGT_LC004 - Valid goods tax catalog code not found; check Customizing settings

IDGT_LC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_LC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Valid goods tax catalog code not found; check Customizing settings

What causes this issue?

You want to generate an outbound file to send to the Golden Tax
Interface; however, this is not possible because Golden Tax System
requires that the outbound file include goods tax catalog codes.

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?

Make the relevant settings in the <DS:SIMG.GTSDGDSTXCAT>Assign Goods Tax
Catalogs to Tax Codes</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IDGT_LC004 - Details

• The SAP error message IDGT_LC004, which states "Valid goods tax catalog code not found; check Customizing settings," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid tax catalog code for the goods being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or when posting invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Catalog Code: The tax catalog code that is required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the appropriate tax code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from identifying the correct tax code.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the tax settings for a specific country or region are not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG)