How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BCTAX_MSG021 - Error in "Determine Tax Start Date"

/PM0/ABP_BCTAX_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BCTAX_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error in "Determine Tax Start Date"

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/PM0/ABP_BCTAX_MSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BCTAX_MSG021 typically indicates an issue related to the determination of the tax start date in the context of tax calculations or tax-related processes in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the processing of invoices, tax reporting, or when executing specific transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly. This includes missing tax codes, tax jurisdiction codes, or incorrect settings in the tax calculation procedure.
  
  
  Invalid Date Ranges: The date range for tax determination may not be valid. For example, the start date for tax determination might fall outside the valid periods defined in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as incorrect or missing tax information in customer or vendor master records.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are