How To Fix EK224 - No external product code for internal code &1 (ext. tax system &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: No external product code for internal code &1 (ext. tax system &2)

What causes this issue?

Product codes are also used for tax determination for the external tax
system &V1&.
However, no external code is specified for internal product code &V2&
(entered in tax code &V3& in tax calculation schema &V4&).

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Check FI customizing for the tax indicator specified.
<DS:TRAN.FTXP>Maintain tax code</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK224 - No external product code for internal code &1 (ext. tax system &2) ?

  The SAP error message EK224 indicates that there is no external product code associated with the internal product code in the context of an external tax system. This typically occurs when integrating SAP with an external tax calculation system, and the system is unable to find a mapping for the specified internal product code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The internal product code (material number) does not have a corresponding external product code in the external tax system.
  Configuration Issues: The integration settings between SAP and the external tax system may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master data or the external tax system.
  Inactive or Incorrect Tax Codes: The tax codes used may not be correctly set up or may not be active in the external tax system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mapping: Verify that the internal product code has a corresponding external product code in the external tax system. If it does not exist, you may need to create the mapping.
  Update Material Master: Ensure that the material master data in SAP is correctly maintained and that the external product code is specified if required.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the integration between SAP and the external tax system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation of the external tax system to understand how product codes are mapped and ensure compliance with their requirements.
  Test Integration: Perform a test transaction to see if the error persists after making the necessary changes. This can help confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or the support team for the external tax system for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check material details or OB40 (Maintain Tax Codes) to review tax code settings.
  Integration Points: Understand the integration points between SAP and the external tax system, as this will help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific external tax system you are using, as there may be specific requirements or known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK224 error and implement a solution to resolve it.