How To Fix >4072 - Tax code &1 does not appear in any G/L item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Tax code &1 does not appear in any G/L item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4072 - Tax code &1 does not appear in any G/L item ?

  The SAP error message 4072 indicates that the specified tax code does not appear in any General Ledger (G/L) item. This typically occurs during processes such as posting transactions or during tax reporting when the system is unable to find the relevant tax code in the G/L accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or G/L accounts.
  Incorrect Posting: The transaction being posted may not be using the correct tax code or may be referencing a tax code that is not applicable to the transaction.
  G/L Account Settings: The G/L accounts involved in the transaction may not have the tax code assigned or may not be set up to handle the specified tax code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Ensure that the tax code in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify G/L Account Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the G/L accounts involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the G/L accounts are configured to allow the use of the specified tax code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be checked in the same configuration area where tax codes are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Posting:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  If necessary, adjust the transaction to use a valid tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax code configuration or its implications, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Check and maintain tax codes.
  FS00: Display and change G/L account master data.
  FB50: General Ledger account posting (to test the posting with the correct tax code).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax code configuration and G/L account settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.