How To Fix TAX_EXEMPT402 - Enter any selection criteria to search for tax exemption certificates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Enter any selection criteria to search for tax exemption certificates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT402 - Enter any selection criteria to search for tax exemption certificates ?

  The SAP error message TAX_EXEMPT402 indicates that the system requires you to enter selection criteria when trying to search for tax exemption certificates. This error typically occurs in the context of tax exemption processing, where the system expects specific parameters to retrieve relevant tax exemption certificates.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a search for tax exemption certificates without providing any selection criteria. The system needs at least one criterion (such as certificate number, customer ID, or date range) to perform the search effectively.
  Solution:
  To resolve the TAX_EXEMPT402 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Ensure that you fill in at least one of the required fields in the search screen for tax exemption certificates. Common fields include:
  
  Tax exemption certificate number
  Customer ID or name
  Date range (validity period of the certificate)
  Tax jurisdiction or type of exemption
  
  
  
  Check for Mandatory Fields: Review the search screen to identify any mandatory fields that must be filled out before executing the search.
  
  
  Use Wildcards: If you are unsure of the exact values, consider using wildcards (like *) in the search fields to broaden your search.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still having trouble, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance on searching for tax exemption certificates.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after entering the required criteria, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in specific transaction codes related to tax exemption processing, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  Configuration Settings: Ensure that the tax exemption certificate functionality is properly configured in your SAP system. This may involve settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  User Roles and Permissions: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to access and search for tax exemption certificates in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TAX_EXEMPT402 error and successfully search for tax exemption certificates in SAP.