How To Fix 62798 - Tax code 0% in company code & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Tax code 0% in company code & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The tax code for 0% input tax has not been defined for company code &v1&
.

System Response

The system cannot carry out this activity since, in certain
circumstances, tax items with 0% may be generated internally during
automatic postings.

How to fix this error?

Define the settings for this default tax code for automatic postings in
Customizing for Real Estate (RE Classic) under Rental Accounting ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOFDIZWBLA>Document Types, Payment Methods, Payment
Blocks, Tax Keys</> for company code &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62798 - Tax code 0% in company code & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "62798 Tax code 0% in company code & is not defined" typically indicates that there is an issue with the tax code configuration in the SAP system. This error arises when a transaction is trying to use a tax code that has not been defined for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Definition: The tax code (in this case, 0%) has not been defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code may exist in the system but is not properly configured for the company code in question.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be appropriate for the tax code being used (e.g., a tax-exempt transaction).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to look for a non-existent tax code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Check Tax Code.
  Ensure that the tax code (0%) is defined for the relevant company code. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Tax Codes:
  
  Use transaction code OBYZ to check the existing tax codes and their configurations.
  Ensure that the tax code is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  If the transaction should not be using a tax code, ensure that it is set up correctly to reflect that.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for tax code usage in your organization to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Codes in SAP: Tax codes are used in SAP to determine the tax rates applicable to transactions. They are essential for compliance with tax regulations.
  Company Code: A company code in SAP represents an independent accounting unit, and tax codes must be defined for each company code where transactions occur.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and SPRO (for customizing settings) to navigate the system effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the tax code is properly defined and configured for your company code.