How To Fix >4128 - No tax item exists with tax code &1 tax jurisdiction code &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 128

• Message text: No tax item exists with tax code &1 tax jurisdiction code &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4128 - No tax item exists with tax code &1 tax jurisdiction code &4 ?

  The SAP error message 4128 ("No tax item exists with tax code &1 tax jurisdiction code &4") typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid tax item for the specified tax code and tax jurisdiction code combination.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax code or tax jurisdiction code may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the tax codes have not been defined in the tax configuration settings.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not applicable for the jurisdiction in question.
  Jurisdiction Code Issues: The jurisdiction code may not be set up correctly in the system or may not correspond to the tax code being used.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the correct tax information assigned, leading to this error during transaction processing.
  Tax Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the specific combination of tax code and jurisdiction code in the pricing procedure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and OB40 (for jurisdiction codes) to verify that the tax codes and jurisdiction codes are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or maintain condition records for the relevant tax codes and jurisdiction codes. Ensure that the necessary records exist for the combination being used.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data (transaction codes XD02 for customers and XK02 for vendors) to ensure that the correct tax classification is assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data to ensure that the correct tax code and jurisdiction code are being used. If necessary, correct the data in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your organization's tax experts or SAP consultants to ensure compliance with local tax regulations and proper system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Maintain Tax Jurisdiction Codes
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  XD02/XK02: Change Customer/Vendor Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax configuration and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on tax configuration and management for detailed guidance on setting up tax codes and jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 4128 in SAP.