How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1072 - Deferred tax indicator not allowed for foreign currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Deferred tax indicator not allowed for foreign currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1072 - Deferred tax indicator not allowed for foreign currency ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1072 indicates that there is an issue with the deferred tax indicator being used in a foreign currency context. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations and postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with international transactions or foreign currency valuations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's inability to process a deferred tax indicator in a foreign currency scenario. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not support deferred tax indicators for foreign currency transactions.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be set up correctly for foreign currency transactions.
  Currency Settings: The currency settings in the document or transaction may not align with the requirements for deferred tax processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the deferred tax indicators are correctly configured for the relevant tax codes and that they support foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to check the tax codes being used in the transaction.
  Ensure that the tax codes are set up to handle foreign currency transactions and that they have the appropriate deferred tax indicators assigned.
  
  
  
  Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency settings in the document or transaction that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the currency type and the currency used are compatible with the deferred tax processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to deferred tax processing and foreign currency transactions for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring deferred tax indicators for foreign currency.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and handling foreign currency transactions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.