How To Fix >4290 - Tax on sales and purchases code &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Tax on sales and purchases code &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4290 - Tax on sales and purchases code &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 4290 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code specified in the transaction. Specifically, the error message states that the tax on sales and purchases code (in this case, represented by &1) is invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, sales order creation, or when posting accounting documents.
  Causes of Error 4290
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code entered does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code may exist but is inactive for the relevant period or for the specific transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax codes in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the tax configuration tables.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) may not have the correct tax information set up.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax code may not be valid for the country or region specified in the transaction.
  
  Solutions to Error 4290
  
  
  Check Tax Code:
  
  Verify that the tax code entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the tax code configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OBYZ or similar).
  Ensure that the tax code is active for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for tax codes in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax code is properly defined in the relevant tax configuration tables.
  Use Transaction Code: OB40 to check the tax determination settings.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction. Ensure that the correct tax classification is assigned.
  Update the master data if necessary to reflect the correct tax information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on tax code configuration and usage in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Maintain Tax Codes), OB40 (Tax Determination), and XK02 (Change Vendor) or XD02 (Change Customer) for master data updates.
  Tax Configuration: Understanding the tax configuration in SAP is crucial, especially if your organization operates in multiple jurisdictions with different tax regulations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 4290.