How To Fix SAFTN_AO003 - You have not maintained Customizing Tax Code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTN_AO - SAFT AO mensagens

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You have not maintained Customizing Tax Code &1

What causes this issue?

Tax Code <(>&<)>1 has not be correctly maintained in Customizing.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must maintain settings for your tax code in
<DS:SIMG.SAFTN_AO_TAX>Map Tax Code to SAF-T Tax Code Definitions.</>For
tax calculation purposes, you must map the tax codes in your system to
the official SAF-T Tax Code definitions, as defined by the Angolan Tax
Authority.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTN_AO003 - You have not maintained Customizing Tax Code &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAFTN_AO003, which states "You have not maintained Customizing Tax Code &1," typically occurs when there is a missing configuration for a specific tax code in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of tax reporting or when processing transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The specified tax code (&1) has not been defined or maintained in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Tax Code Usage: The tax code being used in a transaction does not exist in the system or is not properly configured for the relevant country or region.
  Inconsistent Tax Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the tax settings, such as missing entries in the tax determination tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Maintain Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  Verify if the tax code &1 is listed and properly configured. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code does not exist, create a new tax code by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the required fields, including the tax percentage, tax type, and any other relevant information.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the relevant company codes and is valid for the specific transaction types you are processing.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the tax code, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration for the tax code, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your finance or tax department for guidance on the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as OB40 (for tax code determination) and OBYZ (for tax code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to tax code configuration that may apply to your version of SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax code settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAFTN_AO003 error and ensure that your tax codes are properly maintained in SAP.