How To Fix /PM0/ABP_TMF_MSG042 - &1: Eff. date &3: Error for date &2: Tax records are not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_TMF_MSG -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: &1: Eff. date &3: Error for date &2: Tax records are not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_TMF_MSG042 - &1: Eff. date &3: Error for date &2: Tax records are not available ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_TMF_MSG042 &1: Eff. date &3: Error for date &2: Tax records are not available typically indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary tax records for a specific effective date. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of tax-related transactions or when generating tax reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Tax Records: The primary cause of this error is that the tax records for the specified effective date do not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Tax data not being maintained for the relevant period.
  Incorrect configuration of tax codes or tax types.
  Changes in tax regulations that have not been updated in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date: The effective date specified in the transaction may not align with the available tax records. This can happen if the date is set in the future or if it falls outside the range of maintained tax records.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There