How To Fix RDSV_GEN_XX605 - Tax Identification Number &1 cannot be changed after saving

RDSV_GEN_XX605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_GEN_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Tax Identification Number &1 cannot be changed after saving

What causes this issue?

You tried to update the Tax Identification Number.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If a customer number has been used in documents with a digital
signature, the Tax Identification Number can be changed only if it was
previously empty or it contained a generic value. This restriction
applies to all changes, including the correction of errors.

System Response

The system will prevent all changes of the Tax Identification Number in
the future to ensure a valid tax reporting.

How to fix this error?

Check that the new Tax Identification Number is valid. You cannot
correct it after saving.
<ZU>Note:</>
The data checks for the country with the most restrictive legal
requirements apply if you use the customer/business partner who belongs
to the Tax Identification Number for multiple countries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_GEN_XX605 - Tax Identification Number &1 cannot be changed after saving ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_GEN_XX605, which states that the Tax Identification Number (TIN) cannot be changed after saving, typically occurs in the context of maintaining vendor or customer master data. This error indicates that once the TIN has been saved in the system, it becomes immutable due to compliance and regulatory reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity: The TIN is a critical piece of information used for tax reporting and compliance. Once it is saved, the system locks it to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes that could lead to discrepancies in tax reporting.
  Business Rules: Many organizations have strict business rules that prevent changes to sensitive data after it has been saved to ensure data integrity and compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Requirement: If you need to change the TIN, first assess whether it is absolutely necessary. If it is a mistake, you may need to follow the organization's protocol for correcting such data.
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