How To Fix 9P618 - Tax code "&1" should be from procedure "&2" for company code "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Tax code "&1" should be from procedure "&2" for company code "&3"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P618 - Tax code "&1" should be from procedure "&2" for company code "&3" ?

  The SAP error message 9P618 indicates that there is a mismatch between the tax code being used and the tax procedure assigned to the company code in the system. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents where tax codes are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code being used in the transaction does not belong to the tax procedure that is configured for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: The tax procedure assigned to the company code may not include the tax code being used, or the tax code may not be properly configured in the system.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax code in question is correctly configured and is part of the tax procedure assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Procedure Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the tax procedure assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the tax procedure includes the tax code being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Code Usage:
  
  If the tax code is not valid for the tax procedure, consider using a different tax code that is valid for the procedure assigned to the company code.
  If necessary, you may need to create a new tax code or modify the existing one to fit the requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the tax codes and procedures are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tax code can be used without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Check and maintain tax codes.
  OBY6: Check and maintain tax procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax code configuration and procedures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on tax configuration in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9P618 and ensure that the correct tax codes are being used in accordance with the tax procedures for your company code.