How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING006 - Posting failed. Check customizing for tax code &1 of country &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Posting failed. Check customizing for tax code &1 of country &2.

What causes this issue?

The Concur tax configuration doesn't match the SAP tax code. For
example, even though an SAP tax code is configured with 0%, a tax amount
is still calculated and transferred from Concur.

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?

Please correct the Concur tax configuration accordingly, or select a
different tax code.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING006 - Posting failed. Check customizing for tax code &1 of country &2. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING006 indicates that there is an issue with the posting of a financial transaction due to a problem with the tax code configuration for a specific country. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents when the system cannot find the necessary tax configuration for the specified tax code and country combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the transaction is not properly configured in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid for the country in question.
  Customizing Settings: There may be missing or incorrect customizing settings in the SAP system related to tax codes, tax calculation, or tax reporting.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the system is set up to handle tax jurisdictions, there may be issues with jurisdiction settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Verify that the tax code specified in the error message is correctly defined for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax type and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Check if the tax code is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Code Usage:
  
  Ensure that the tax code being used in the transaction is appropriate for the type of transaction being posted (e.g., sales, purchases).
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If necessary, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure that the tax code aligns with current tax regulations and practices.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making any changes, attempt to repost the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Check tax codes.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration for your specific country.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on tax code configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.