How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT030 - Valid_to value is earlier than valid_from in certificate &1

TAX_EXEMPT030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Valid_to value is earlier than valid_from in certificate &1

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TAX_EXEMPT030 - Details

• The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT030 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a tax exemption certificate in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Valid_to" date is earlier than the "Valid_from" date for a given certificate. This inconsistency prevents the system from processing the tax exemption correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a misconfiguration or data entry error in the tax exemption certificate details. The "Valid_from" date should always be earlier than or equal to the "Valid_to" date. If the "Valid_to" date is set to a date that is earlier than the "Valid_from" date, it creates a logical inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to correct the validity dates of the tax exemption certificate. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Tax Exemption Certificate:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where tax exemption certificates are managed (e.g., transaction code OBCO for tax exemption