3672566 - Error "Deactivation only possible for tax codes with one period" when trying to deactivate a tax code

When attempting to deactivate a tax code in Configuration Activity 101016 'Define Tax Codes for Sales/Purchases, system issues message “Deactivation only possible for tax codes with one period”.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

The tax code contains multiple validity periods, therefore, deactivation is only possible when a single validity period exists.

1. Open Configuration Activity 101016;

2. Select the affected tax code;

3. Use Delete Last Rate Change to remove the additional validity period so only one remains;

4. Afterwards, use Deactivate Line to deactivate the tax code.

Note:

• If documents have already been posted with the affected tax code, deleting a validity period may lead to inconsistencies in reporting (e.g. in tax reports reading from table BSET);

• In test/development systems, reversals may not be required, but in production systems, always reverse postings first before changing validity;

• Alternatively, if the goal is to prevent future use, set tax rates to 0% for future validity periods instead of deactivating.

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