How To Fix 1I082 - No G/L account line found for tax indicator &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No G/L account line found for tax indicator &1

What causes this issue?

During creation of document &V2& the system could not determine a G/L
account line with the tax base amount for tax indicator &V1&.
There must be a G/L account posting with the same tax indicator for
every tax amount.

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 Customizing for general ledger update by referring to the BCA
documentation on the subject of tax postings.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I082 - No G/L account line found for tax indicator &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1I082: No G/L account line found for tax indicator &1 typically occurs during the posting of a financial document when the system cannot find a General Ledger (G/L) account that corresponds to the specified tax indicator. This can happen in various transactions, such as invoice postings or tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account Configuration: The most common cause is that the G/L account for the specified tax indicator has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the tax indicator is new or if the configuration was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Tax Indicator: The tax indicator used in the transaction may be incorrect or not applicable for the type of transaction being processed.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code associated with the transaction may not be linked to a valid G/L account.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the tax indicators that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration of tax indicators and ensure that the appropriate G/L accounts are assigned to the tax indicators in question.
  Ensure that the tax indicator in the error message has a corresponding G/L account defined.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to review the tax codes and ensure that they are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the document type being used allows for the tax indicator in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration or if changes are needed, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Maintain G/L Account for Tax Indicators
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax configuration and G/L accounts.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration and G/L account settings for further guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 1I082 in SAP.