How To Fix 56408 - Enter an input tax code for lump-sum input tax

56408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Enter an input tax code for lump-sum input tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56408 - Enter an input tax code for lump-sum input tax ?

  The SAP error message 56408, which states "Enter an input tax code for lump-sum input tax," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where input tax codes are required for processing VAT (Value Added Tax) or similar tax calculations. This error indicates that the system expects an input tax code to be specified for a lump-sum input tax entry, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Tax Code: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered an input tax code in the relevant field when processing a transaction that involves lump-sum input tax.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an input tax code for certain types of transactions, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may require specific input tax codes that have not been set up or are not