How To Fix ITMF1003 - Tax incentive type deleted; tax code automatically redetermined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITMF1 - Tax Management Framework Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Tax incentive type deleted; tax code automatically redetermined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITMF1003 - Tax incentive type deleted; tax code automatically redetermined ?

  The SAP error message ITMF1003 indicates that a tax incentive type has been deleted, which leads to the automatic redetermination of the tax code. This typically occurs in the context of tax calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax incentives or exemptions that are no longer valid or have been removed from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Tax Incentive Type: The specific tax incentive type that was previously assigned to a transaction or master data has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the tax configuration settings or updates to tax codes may have led to the removal of the tax incentive type.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the deleted tax incentive type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the necessary tax incentive types are still active and correctly configured.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Incentive Types.
  
  
  
  Reassign Tax Incentive Type: If the tax incentive type is still needed, you may need to recreate it or reassign a valid tax incentive type to the relevant transactions or master data.
  
  
  Update Master Data: Ensure that any master data (such as customer or vendor records) that reference the deleted tax incentive type are updated to reflect valid tax incentive types.
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the specific transactions that triggered the error message and ensure they are correctly configured with valid tax codes and incentive types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to tax configuration and incentive types for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBD2: Define Tax Categories
  OBD3: Define Tax Exemptions
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the tax calculations are functioning correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.