How To Fix EK382 - Entry of tax account not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 382

• Message text: Entry of tax account not permitted

What causes this issue?

G/L account &v1& is a tax account. This entry is not permitted.

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?

Enter a G/L account that is not a tax account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK382 - Entry of tax account not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EK382 ("Entry of tax account not permitted") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of tax accounts in the system. This error can arise during various transactions, such as when trying to post an invoice or create a purchase order that involves tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Account Configuration: The tax account specified in the transaction may not be allowed for the type of transaction being processed.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the tax code may not be correctly set up in the financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules.
  Tax Code Settings: The tax code used in the transaction may not be properly configured or may not correspond to a valid tax account.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which accounts can be used for tax postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) and verify that