How To Fix >3464 - Tax code &1 in company code &2 for country &3 is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Tax code &1 in company code &2 for country &3 is incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3464 - Tax code &1 in company code &2 for country &3 is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 3464 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the tax code specified is incomplete for the given company code and country. This can occur during various transactions that involve tax calculations, such as invoice postings or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not have been fully defined in the system. This includes missing tax rates, tax accounts, or other necessary details.
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction: If the tax code is supposed to be used in a specific jurisdiction, it may not be set up correctly.
  Incorrect Company Code Assignment: The tax code may not be assigned to the specified company code in the configuration.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific requirements for tax codes, and if these are not met, the error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax code in question is correctly configured for the specified company code and country.
  Ensure that all necessary fields, such as tax rates and accounts, are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Jurisdictions:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the tax code is set up for the correct tax jurisdiction, especially if you are dealing with local taxes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any country-specific requirements regarding tax codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes.
  FTXP: Maintain tax codes for sales and purchases.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax code configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax configuration for your specific country.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 3464.