How To Fix F5129 - No tax information exists yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 129

• Message text: No tax information exists yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5129 - No tax information exists yet ?

  The SAP error message F5129 ("No tax information exists yet") typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires tax information, but the necessary tax data has not been set up or is missing in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when generating tax reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be configured in the system for the relevant country or region.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary tax information filled out.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be linked to any tax information.
  Tax Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction for the transaction may not be defined, leading to a lack of applicable tax data.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be set up to handle tax calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to verify that the tax codes and rates are correctly set up for the relevant country.
  Ensure that the tax types and tax codes are properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master records (transaction codes XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers) to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Make sure that the tax classification fields are filled out appropriately.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is configured to handle tax calculations. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, verify that the tax jurisdiction is set up correctly for the location of the transaction. This may involve checking jurisdiction codes and their associated tax rates.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the document type being used to ensure it is set up to calculate taxes. This can be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  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 (Display Vendor), FD03 (Display Customer), and FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and master data maintenance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit tax-related configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configuration.