How To Fix >3585 - Enter a valid tax on sales and purchases code

>3585 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 585

• Message text: Enter a valid tax on sales and purchases code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3585 - Enter a valid tax on sales and purchases code ?

  The SAP error message 3585: "Enter a valid tax on sales and purchases code" typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction that requires a tax code, but the system cannot find a valid tax code for the specified conditions. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice entry, sales order processing, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code entered is not valid for the specific transaction or is not applicable to the relevant country or region.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate tax code.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or vendor may not have the correct tax information set up.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be associated with