3672566 - Error “Deactivation only possible for tax codes with one period” when deactivating a tax code

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

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

A tax code contains multiple validity periods. Deactivation is only possible when a single validity period exists.

1. Open SSCUI 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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