How To Fix 62131 - Sales tax code & has to be defined (RA: &)

62131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Sales tax code & has to be defined (RA: &)

What causes this issue?

The posting record contains a sales tax code that was not found in the
SAP System.

System Response

The central heating system cannot be included in the settlement.

How to fix this error?

Define the sales tax code in Customizing for FI (table T007A).
You can then restart the settlement run.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

62131 - Details

• The SAP error message 62131, which states "Sales tax code & has to be defined (RA: &)," typically occurs when a sales tax code that is referenced in a transaction or document is not defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of sales orders, invoices, or other financial documents where sales tax is applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Tax Code: The specific sales tax code referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales tax code may not be properly configured in the tax settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Tax Jurisdiction: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required tax code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the sales tax code entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Sales Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or FTXP for tax codes)