How To Fix 5K626 - Tax status invalid - check possible entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Tax status invalid - check possible entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K626 - Tax status invalid - check possible entries ?

  The SAP error message "5K626 Tax status invalid - check possible entries" typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax status assigned to a particular transaction or master data in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of invoices, purchase orders, or when processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Classification: The tax status assigned to the customer, vendor, or material may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes that are required for the transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect tax determination rules.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) can lead to this error.
  Country-Specific Regulations: The tax status may not comply with local tax regulations or requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the tax classification in the customer or vendor master data. Ensure that the tax status is correctly assigned and valid.
  
  Transaction Codes: XD02 (Change Customer), VD02 (Change Vendor)
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes: Ensure that the relevant tax codes are defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  Transaction Code: OB40 (Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases)
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings
  
  
  
  Check Tax Determination: Ensure that the tax determination process is correctly configured. This includes checking the tax calculation procedure and the relevant tax condition records.
  
  Transaction Code: OBYZ (Define Tax Calculation Procedure)
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify tax-related settings in the SAP system.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in financial transactions to minimize data entry errors related to tax statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "5K626 Tax status invalid" error in SAP.