How To Fix UCMI017 - Doc.type &1: Tax rate for deferred taxes is greater than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Doc.type &1: Tax rate for deferred taxes is greater than 100%

What causes this issue?

You defined a tax rate for deferred taxes, which is greater than 100%,
in document type &V1&. But this is not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI017 - Doc.type &1: Tax rate for deferred taxes is greater than 100% ?

  The SAP error message UCMI017 indicates that there is an issue with the tax rate for deferred taxes in the system. Specifically, it states that the tax rate for the specified document type is greater than 100%. This is not permissible, as tax rates should logically be between 0% and 100%.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Rate Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the tax rate for deferred taxes has been incorrectly configured in the system. This could happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect settings in the tax configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that the tax rates were not correctly adjusted or validated during the migration process.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate tax rates, they may inadvertently set a tax rate above 100%.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the tax rate settings for deferred taxes.
  Ensure that the tax rate for the relevant document type is set correctly and is within the acceptable range (0% to 100%).
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Rate:
  
  If you find that the tax rate is indeed set above 100%, adjust it to a valid percentage. This may involve consulting with your finance or tax department to determine the correct rate.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that affect tax calculations, review the code to ensure that it does not inadvertently set tax rates above 100%.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all tax rates are correctly set. You may need to run a report or query to identify any other instances of tax rates exceeding 100%.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax rate configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and deferred taxes to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI017 error and ensure that your tax rates are correctly configured.