How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES605 - Obsolete 4.0: Define tax country for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Obsolete 4.0: Define tax country for contract &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES605 - Obsolete 4.0: Define tax country for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES605 with the description "Obsolete 4.0: Define tax country for contract &1" typically indicates that there is a missing configuration related to tax settings for a specific contract in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of contract management or billing processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined tax country for the specified contract. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The contract was created without specifying a tax country.
  The tax country configuration is incomplete or incorrect in the system.
  The contract may have been migrated from an older version of SAP where tax country settings were not required or were handled differently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Details:
  
  Go to the contract in question and verify if the tax country is specified. You can do this by navigating to the contract details in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Country:
  
  If the tax country is missing, you need to define it. This can usually be done in the contract management screen by editing the contract and entering the appropriate tax country.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax configuration settings in the system are correctly set up. This includes checking the following:
  
  Transaction code OBYZ to maintain tax codes and their corresponding countries.
  Transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG and navigate to the relevant sections for tax configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration and contract management for any specific requirements or steps that may be necessary for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the contract processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) if the contract is related to sales.
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax codes and tax jurisdictions work in SAP can be beneficial. This includes knowing how to set up tax codes and assign them to the relevant master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or tax configuration issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the tax country is properly defined for the contract in question.