How To Fix EK376 - Cannot determine the final tax determination code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Cannot determine the final tax determination code

What causes this issue?

The final tax determination indicator could not be determined in
posting area R008 for preliminary determination indicator &v1& and tax
determination procedure &v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Maintain an appropriate entry in posting area R008.

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 EK376 - Cannot determine the final tax determination code ?

  The SAP error message EK376, "Cannot determine the final tax determination code," typically occurs during the processing of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or invoices. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax code for the transaction based on the provided data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax determination settings in the system may not be properly configured. This includes missing tax codes or incorrect tax jurisdiction settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor master data or material master data may not have the correct tax classification or tax codes assigned.
  Inconsistent Tax Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the tax settings in the company code, purchasing organization, or plant.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to handle tax determination correctly.
  Country-Specific Settings: If the transaction involves cross-border purchases, the country-specific tax settings may not be configured correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review and configure tax codes and tax determination settings.
  Ensure that the relevant tax codes are defined for the applicable country and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the correct tax classification is assigned.
  Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the tax classification is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used for the transaction is configured to allow tax determination. This can be checked in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code and Plant Settings:
  
  Verify that the company code and plant settings are correctly configured for tax determination. This includes checking the tax jurisdiction and tax codes assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try creating a test purchase order or invoice with different combinations of vendors, materials, and document types to identify if the issue is specific to certain configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), XK03 (Vendor Master), and MM03 (Material Master).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax determination and configuration for your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EK376 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.