How To Fix 8B387 - Enter a valid tax code

8B387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Enter a valid tax code

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a different tax code or maintain the tax code in table T007_IT.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B387 - Enter a valid tax code ?

  The SAP error message 8B387 ("Enter a valid tax code") typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a tax code, but the system cannot find a valid tax code for the specified conditions. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Materials Management (MM), where tax codes are essential for calculating taxes on transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code may not be defined in the system for the relevant country or region.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant tax jurisdiction.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be compatible with the tax code being used.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid tax code.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (e.g., vendor, customer, material) may not have the appropriate tax code assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax