How To Fix >0124 - Account &1 &2 not defined for tax postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Account &1 &2 not defined for tax postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0124 - Account &1 &2 not defined for tax postings ?

  The SAP error message 0124 ("Account &1 &2 not defined for tax postings") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of accounts related to tax postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified account for tax postings in the relevant configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Definition: The account specified in the error message is not defined in the chart of accounts for tax postings.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may not be assigned correctly in the tax configuration settings.
  Inactive or Deleted Account: The account may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax code being used may not be linked to the correct accounts for tax postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (for defining tax accounts) or OBY6 (for defining accounts for tax postings).
  Verify that the account specified in the error message is defined for the relevant tax type and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to check the configuration of the tax code being used.
  Ensure that the tax code is correctly linked to the appropriate accounts for tax postings.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the account is part of the correct chart of accounts being used in your company code.
  You can check this in transaction code OB13 (for chart of accounts) and ensure the account is included.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment:
  
  If the account is not defined, you may need to create it or assign it to the appropriate tax category.
  Use transaction code FS00 to create or modify the account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for specific configurations related to tax postings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Define tax accounts
  OBY6: Define accounts for tax postings
  FTXP: Maintain tax codes
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  OB13: Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 0124 in SAP.