F2623 - Deletion of a tax type not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Deletion of a tax type not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2623 - Deletion of a tax type not defined ?

  The SAP error message F2623, "Deletion of a tax type not defined," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a tax type that is not defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during configuration changes or when trying to remove tax types from a transaction or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Tax Type: The tax type you are trying to delete does not exist in the system or is not properly defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the tax configuration settings, leading to the system not recognizing the tax type.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be existing transactions or master data that reference the tax type, preventing its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Type Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for tax configuration (e.g., Financial Accounting (FI) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings).
  Verify if the tax type you are trying to delete is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any existing transactions, documents, or master data that are using the tax type. If there are dependencies, you may need to remove or update those references before attempting to delete the tax type.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the tax type is not defined, you may need to create it first before attempting to delete it.
  Ensure that all related settings (like tax codes, tax rates, etc.) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax type management and deletion processes.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax type configuration) and FTXP (for tax code maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax type management that might provide additional insights or solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, always test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2623 error and manage your tax types effectively in SAP.