How To Fix 5G002 - Enter a valid tax basis

5G002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a valid tax basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G002 - Enter a valid tax basis ?

  The SAP error message 5G002: "Enter a valid tax basis" typically occurs in the context of tax determination or tax calculation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valid tax basis to proceed with the transaction, but the input provided does not meet the necessary criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Basis: The tax basis field may be empty or filled with an invalid value that does not correspond to the expected tax categories.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine a valid tax basis.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer, vendor, or material may not have the necessary tax information or may be incorrectly maintained.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the tax settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the tax basis field is filled