How To Fix WAB033 - Deactivating tax code for settlement document type & not allowed

WAB033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Deactivating tax code for settlement document type & not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have deactivated the tax code for the settlement document type on
the supplier and / or customer side.
However, this is only allowed in
<DS:DE.WLF_TAX_CODE_ACTIVE>certain cases</>.

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 WAB033 - Deactivating tax code for settlement document type & not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WAB033: "Deactivating tax code for settlement document type & not allowed":
  
  Error Message:
  WAB033
  Deactivating tax code for settlement document type & not allowed
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to deactivate a tax code that is currently assigned or linked to a settlement document type in SAP. Settlement document types are used in processes like asset settlement, vendor invoice settlement, or other settlement scenarios where tax codes are relevant.
  SAP does not allow deactivation of tax codes that are still in use or assigned to active settlement document types because it could lead to inconsistencies or errors in tax calculation and document processing.
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  When changing tax code settings in transaction OBYZ (Configure Tax Codes for Settlement Document Types).
  During customizing or master data maintenance where tax codes are linked to settlement document types.
  Possibly during asset accounting settlement or vendor invoice settlement processes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check where the