How To Fix EDEREG_INV682 - The account for tax posting could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 682

• Message text: The account for tax posting could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the tax account.

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?

In <DS:SIMG._FICABFDP_FQZ8>posting area 0010</> you store the account
determination for the sales tax (company code &V1&, tax code &V2&).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV682 - The account for tax posting could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV682, which states "The account for tax posting could not be determined," typically occurs during the processing of invoices or tax-related transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the appropriate account for posting tax amounts, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax types may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing tax accounts in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been assigned to the relevant account.
  Account Determination Issues: The account determination settings for tax posting may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary tax information or may be incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the tax configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate accounts.
  Verify the settings in OBYZ (for tax account determination) to ensure that the correct accounts are assigned for the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes used in the transaction are valid and correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code FTXP.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained. Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to review the details.
  
  
  
  Account Determination:
  
  Review the account determination settings in the configuration. You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Transactions:
  
  If possible, try processing a similar transaction with a different tax code or vendor/customer to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to tax configuration and account determination for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40, OBYZ, FTXP, XK03, and FD03 for checking and configuring tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDEREG_INV682 error in your SAP system.