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 the tax codes are correctly assigned to the appropriate tax accounts.
  Ensure that the tax accounts are set up in the chart of accounts and are active.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Check the account assignment in the transaction to ensure that the correct accounts are being used.
  Make sure that the account type (e.g., expense, revenue) is compatible with the tax account being referenced.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to review the settings for the tax code in question. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that the tax account is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it allows for the posting of tax accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your finance or SAP configuration team to ensure that the tax accounts and codes are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Code Data
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry (to test postings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax account postings.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and account assignment for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the EK382 error in your SAP system.