How To Fix 8I995 - Tax type & not assigned to a valid collection code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 995

• Message text: Tax type & not assigned to a valid collection 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

To process tax collected at source, you need to map the tax type to a
valid collection code in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.J_1IEWT_TT_COLL>Assign Collection Codes to Tax Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I995 - Tax type & not assigned to a valid collection code ?

  The SAP error message 8I995 indicates that a specific tax type is not assigned to a valid collection code. This error typically arises in the context of tax processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with tax codes and their corresponding collection codes in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A tax type is being used in a transaction, but it has not been properly configured in the system.
  The tax type is not linked to a valid collection code in the tax configuration settings.
  There may be missing or incorrect entries in the tax configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Types).
  Verify that the tax type in question is correctly defined and that it is assigned to a valid collection code.
  
  
  
  Assign Collection Code:
  
  If the tax type is not assigned to a collection code, you will need to assign it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the tax type.
  Ensure that the collection code is valid and corresponds to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Check the tax code configuration using transaction code FTXP. Ensure that the tax code is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate tax type and collection code.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If you have recently made changes to tax configurations, ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to tax configuration in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax types and collection codes.
  FTXP: Configuration for tax codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.