How To Fix /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS012 - Invalid sales tax code &; document & excluded from the process

/BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid sales tax code &; document & excluded from the process

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/BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS012 - Details

• The SAP error message /BGLOCS/FI_VAT_MESS012 Invalid sales tax code &; document & excluded from the process typically indicates that there is an issue with the sales tax code used in a financial document. This error can occur during various processes, such as posting invoices, creating financial documents, or during tax reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sales Tax Code: The sales tax code referenced in the document does not exist in the system or is not valid for the transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales tax code may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant tax jurisdiction.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow the specified sales tax code.
  Inactive Tax Codes: The sales tax code may be inactive or not applicable for the current fiscal year or period.
  Missing Master Data: The customer or vendor master data may not have the appropriate tax information set