How To Fix EK223 - Tax code &1 does not exist for tax procedure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Tax code &1 does not exist for tax procedure &2

What causes this issue?

No tax code &V1& is maintained for tax calculation schema &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the FI Customizing relating to the specified tax code.
Note that 0% must also be entered as the value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK223 - Tax code &1 does not exist for tax procedure &2 ?

  The SAP error message EK223 indicates that the specified tax code does not exist for the given tax procedure. This error typically arises during the processing of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or invoices, when the system cannot find a valid tax code associated with the tax procedure defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code specified in the document does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Procedure: The tax procedure assigned to the company code or purchasing organization may not be correctly configured or may not include the specified tax code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax codes and tax procedures in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect tax code in the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code: Verify that the tax code specified in the document exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) and checking if the tax code is listed.
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure: Ensure that the tax procedure assigned to the company code or purchasing organization includes the specified tax code. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Define Tax Procedures.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Tax Code: If the tax code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction code FTXP (for creating or modifying tax codes).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the tax code exists but is not linked to the correct tax procedure, you may need to adjust the configuration. Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax procedure in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Verification: Double-check the document for any typographical errors in the tax code field. Ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to tax codes and procedures.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: To view and manage tax codes.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  FTXP: To create or modify tax codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax codes and procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EK223 error and ensure that the correct tax codes are being used in your purchasing documents.