How To Fix 06693 - Tax indicator &1 not defined for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Tax indicator &1 not defined for country &2

What causes this issue?

Tax indicator &V1& is not defined for country &V2&.

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?

Check the settings for the tax indicators in Customizing for
Purchasing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06693 - Tax indicator &1 not defined for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message "06693 Tax indicator &1 not defined for country &2" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid tax indicator for a specific country in the context of tax calculations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of invoices, purchase orders, or when processing financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Indicator: The tax indicator specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the specified country.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration for the country may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (such as vendor or customer records) may have incorrect or missing tax information.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country may require specific tax settings that have not been configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases >