How To Fix 8B273 - Taxcode &2 unknown in procedure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Taxcode &2 unknown in procedure &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B273 - Taxcode &2 unknown in procedure &1 ?

  The SAP error message 8B273 indicates that there is an issue with a tax code that is not recognized in the specified procedure. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, such as invoicing or posting, where the system expects a valid tax code but cannot find it in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the relevant tax procedure.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tax code entered in the transaction.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax code in question is defined and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax procedure. You can check this in the same configuration area where tax codes are defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the tax code is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Activate Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is inactive, you may need to activate it or assign it to the relevant company code or country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding tax code usage and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  Tax Codes: Tax codes are essential for calculating taxes on sales and purchases and must be correctly set up in the system.
  Tax Procedures: Tax procedures define how taxes are calculated and which tax codes are applicable for different transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B273 and ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured in your SAP system.