How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1802 - Company code &1: Customizing for deferred tax is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Company code &1: Customizing for deferred tax is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1802 - Company code &1: Customizing for deferred tax is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1802 Company code &1: Customizing for deferred tax is missing typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to deferred tax settings for a specific company code in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of tax calculations, especially when dealing with deferred tax accounting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error suggests that the necessary customizing settings for deferred tax are not maintained for the specified company code. This could be due to:
  
  The company code not being set up for deferred tax processing.
  Missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it might not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Version or Upgrade Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or patched, some configurations might have been reset or lost.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  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 > Deferred Tax.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for deferred tax are maintained for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured to handle deferred taxes. This may involve setting up tax codes, tax types, and other related parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to deferred tax configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the deferred tax calculations are working as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBD2 (for tax codes).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to deferred tax issues, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring deferred taxes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1802.