How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT004 - Authority check for object CRM_TAXEXM failed with ACTVT &1 BILL_ORG &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAX_EXEMPT - Message class for tax exempt certificate

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Authority check for object CRM_TAXEXM failed with ACTVT &1 BILL_ORG &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT004 - Authority check for object CRM_TAXEXM failed with ACTVT &1 BILL_ORG &2 ?

  The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT004 indicates that there is an authority check failure for the object CRM_TAXEXM related to tax exemption. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify tax exemption data but does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the action specified by ACTVT (activity) on the specified billing organization BILL_ORG. The activity could be related to creating, changing, or displaying tax exemption records.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user's roles to include the required authorizations for the CRM_TAXEXM object.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (ACTVT) for the billing organization (BILL_ORG) in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object: CRM_TAXEXM is the authorization object related to tax exemption management in SAP CRM.
  Activities: Common activities that might be checked include:
  
  01 - Create
  02 - Change
  03 - Display
  
  
  Billing Organization: This is typically a specific organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for billing and invoicing.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units and that their roles are up to date.
  Regularly review and audit user roles and authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  If the issue is systemic and affects multiple users, it may indicate a need for a broader review of authorization settings related to tax exemption.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the TAX_EXEMPT004 error.