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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 tax code is assigned:
  
  Go to transaction OBYZ (or the relevant customizing path):
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Assign Tax Codes for Settlement Document Types
  
  
  Identify the settlement document types where the tax code is assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove or change the tax code assignment:
  
  If the tax code is assigned to any settlement document type, either:
  
  Assign a different tax code to that settlement document type, or
  Remove the tax code assignment if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for usage in documents:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is not used in any open or posted settlement documents.
  If the tax code is used in posted documents, you cannot deactivate it without affecting historical data.
  
  
  
  After removing the assignment, deactivate the tax code:
  
  Now you can deactivate the tax code in the tax code master data (transaction FTXP or relevant customizing).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Why is this restriction in place?
  
  Tax codes linked to settlement document types are critical for correct tax calculation during settlement postings. Deactivating them without proper reassignment can cause incorrect tax postings or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Impact of deactivating tax codes improperly:
  
  Could lead to errors in tax reporting, incorrect tax amounts on documents, or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Best practice:
  
  Always check dependencies and usage of tax codes before deactivation. Use SAP standard reports or tables to find where tax codes are used.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to deactivate a tax code assigned to a settlement document type.
  
  
  Effect
  SAP prevents deactivation to avoid inconsistencies in tax calculation during settlements.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove or change the tax code assignment in settlement document types (via OBYZ), then deactivate the tax code.
  
  
  Transaction
  OBYZ (Assign Tax Codes for Settlement Document Types), FTXP (Tax Code Maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the tax code is assigned or used, you can also check tables like:
  
  T059Z – Tax codes for settlement document types
  T059Y – Settlement document types
  
  
  If you want, I can guide you step-by-step on how to check and fix this in your system. Just let me know!