How To Fix 8B527 - SD Taxcode '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 527

• Message text: SD Taxcode '&' does not exist

What causes this issue?

The entry does not exist in SD taxcode table J_1BSDTXC.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you are in Sales/Shipping:
Please choose only existing tax codes in the present document.
If you are in Billing:
Please go back to the preceding document and check that only existing
tax codes are used.
If you are sure about your entry:
Please create the respective entry in customizing or contact your
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B527 - SD Taxcode '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 8B527 indicates that the tax code specified in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of sales documents, such as sales orders or billing documents, when the system cannot find the specified tax code in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  Tax Code Deactivation: The tax code may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant country or region.
  
  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 if the tax code exists in the system and is correctly configured for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Correct the Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is incorrect in the document, correct it in the sales order or billing document.
  Ensure that the tax code used is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction code FTXP (or through the configuration path mentioned above).
  If it has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data and material master data are correctly set up with the appropriate tax classifications that correspond to the tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Check tax codes.
  FTXP: Create or change tax codes.
  VK11: Maintain condition records for tax.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax codes in your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify tax codes in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B527 and ensure that the correct tax codes are in place for your sales transactions.