How To Fix SE629 - Taxes are active at service level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Taxes are active at service level

What causes this issue?

The settings in Customizing specify that the taxes for service
specifications are to be maintained at the level of the service line or
limits, not at PO item level.

System Response

After resetting the tax code, you can only maintain taxes at the level
of the service line or limits.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE629 - Taxes are active at service level ?

  The SAP error message SE629, which states "Taxes are active at service level," typically occurs when there is an issue related to tax configuration in the SAP system, particularly in the context of service-related transactions. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process service-related documents (like service orders or service confirmations) where tax settings are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Configuration: The error usually indicates that the system is expecting tax information for the service level, but it is either not configured correctly or is missing.
  Service Master Data: The service master data may not have the necessary tax classification or tax codes assigned.
  Tax Jurisdiction: There may be issues with the tax jurisdiction settings that are not aligned with the service being processed.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to handle taxes correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Master Data:
  
  Go to the service master data and ensure that the appropriate tax classification and tax codes are assigned.
  Ensure that the service is set up to handle taxes if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the tax configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases).
  Verify that the tax codes and tax rates are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used for the service transaction. Ensure that it is set up to allow for tax processing.
  You can find this in the configuration settings for the specific module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Controlling).
  
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction settings are correctly configured and that they match the location of the service being provided.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and service management to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SE629 error in your SAP system.