How To Fix 8B312 - Usage indicator in tax code &1 not maintained

8B312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Usage indicator in tax code &1 not maintained

What causes this issue?

The brazil specific 'Usage' indicator for the respective tax code is
not maintained.

System Response

Tax calculation without definition of the 'Usage' is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the 'Usage' indicator for this tax code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B312 - Usage indicator in tax code &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 8B312 indicates that the usage indicator for a specific tax code has not been maintained. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a tax code, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for that tax code.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the tax code specified in the transaction does not have a usage indicator set in the system. The usage indicator is essential for determining how the tax code should be applied in various scenarios, such as for input tax, output tax, or other tax-related processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the usage indicator for the specified tax code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings