How To Fix J_1ATAXP031 - Business function &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1ATAXP - Taxpayers File Process

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Business function &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

The business function &V2& (&V1&) is not activated in your system. You
can only use the &V3& if you have activated the business function first.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Go to the switch framework transaction (SFW5), select the relevant
business function and activate it (under System Settings -> Activate).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1ATAXP031 - Business function &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message J_1ATAXP031 indicates that a specific business function required for the operation you are trying to perform is not active in your SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of tax-related functionalities, particularly in countries where specific tax regulations are enforced.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the business function associated with the tax processing (in this case, likely related to Brazil's tax regulations) is not activated in your SAP system. Business functions are sets of enhancements that can be activated or deactivated based on the requirements of the business.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the relevant business function. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Business Function: The error message will indicate which business function (denoted as &1) is not active. You need to know the specific name of this business function.
  
  
  Access the Business Function Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Transaction Code: SFW5 (Business Function Activation).
  Alternatively, you can access it through the menu path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Cross-Application Components > Business Functions > Activate Business Functions.
  
  
  
  Activate the Business Function:
  
  In the Business Function Activation screen, find the business function that corresponds to the error message.
  Select the business function and activate it. You may need to follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  Transport Request: If you are in a development environment, ensure that the activation is captured in a transport request if you need to move it to a production environment.
  
  
  Testing: After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it now works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific business function for any additional configuration or prerequisites that may be required after activation.
  SAP Support: If you are unsure about which business function to activate or if you encounter further issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  System Version: Ensure that your SAP system version supports the business function you are trying to activate, as some functions may only be available in certain versions or releases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J_1ATAXP031 and ensure that the necessary business functions are active in your SAP system.