How To Fix 3N021 - No tax table, no tax column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3N - HR: Messages for Swedish Payroll

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No tax table, no tax column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N021 - No tax table, no tax column ?

  The SAP error message 3N021: No tax table, no tax column typically occurs when the system is unable to find the appropriate tax table or tax column for the transaction being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, sales order creation, or when posting accounting documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax configuration for the relevant country or region may not be set up in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be defined correctly or may not be linked to a valid tax table.
  Tax Table Not Maintained: The tax table that should be used for the transaction may not be maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer or vendor records, that affect tax determination.
  Version Issues: The system may be running an outdated version of tax tables or configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar) to check the tax configuration for the relevant country.
  Ensure that the tax types and tax codes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Tables:
  
  Use transaction code OBQ1 to maintain the tax tables.
  Ensure that the relevant tax tables are set up for the applicable tax codes.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes used in the transaction. Ensure they are valid and correctly configured.
  Use transaction code FTXP to review and maintain tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for customers or vendors to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the tax classification is set correctly in the customer/vendor master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  If the issue persists, consider updating the system or applying relevant support packages that may address known issues with tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OBQ1, FTXP, and others related to tax configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration and the specific error message.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3N021 in SAP.