How To Fix F5213 - Tax posting with tax rate 0 ( code & ) not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Tax posting with tax rate 0 ( code & ) not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5213 - Tax posting with tax rate 0 ( code & ) not possible ?

  The SAP error message F5213, which states "Tax posting with tax rate 0 (code & ) not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves a tax code with a zero tax rate. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice postings, payment processing, or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Tax Rate: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction is trying to use a tax code that has a tax rate of 0%. This is not allowed for certain types of postings, especially if the system expects a tax amount to be calculated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system, or the tax determination logic may not be set up correctly.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support zero tax rates, depending on the configuration of the tax settings in the SAP system.
  
  
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