How To Fix LOGAR_BA_CALC_TAX004 - For fixed assets, taxes shall not be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOGAR_BA_CALC_TAX - Message class for Buenos Aires calculate taxes

• Message number: 004

• Message text: For fixed assets, taxes shall not be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOGAR_BA_CALC_TAX004 - For fixed assets, taxes shall not be calculated ?

  The SAP error message LOGAR_BA_CALC_TAX004 typically indicates that there is an issue with tax calculation for fixed assets. This error occurs when the system is unable to calculate taxes for a fixed asset transaction, which can be due to various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Tax Configuration Issues: The tax codes or tax calculation settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Asset Master Data: The fixed asset master data may be missing necessary tax information or may not be set up correctly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support tax calculation for fixed assets.
  Country-Specific Settings: There may be country-specific tax regulations that are not configured in the system.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any tax calculations from being processed.
  Tax Jurisdiction: The tax jurisdiction may not be defined or may be incorrect for the asset in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review and adjust the tax codes and settings.
  Ensure that the tax calculation procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data and verify that all necessary tax-related fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct tax category.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Check the transaction type being used for the asset posting. Ensure that it allows for tax calculation.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Review the country-specific tax settings in the system. This can be done through transaction codes like OBB8 or OBB9.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction date. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  Verify that the tax jurisdiction is correctly set up for the asset. This may involve checking the configuration in the tax settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to tax calculation issues in fixed assets.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to asset accounting and tax calculation procedures for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.