How To Fix F5299 - Bill of exchange tax code not defined; correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Bill of exchange tax code not defined; correct

What causes this issue?

The entered bill of exchange tax code is not defined.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

The error can have several causes. To eliminate the error, proceed as
follows:
RESET N1
Please check whether the desired bill of exchange tax code was
entered. Change it, if necessary
Procedure for the system administrator:
Please check whether the desired bill of exchange tax code is defined.
Ensure, if necessary, that it is defined. To do this, the bill of
exchange tax code is to be specified with a percentage rate.

<DS:TRAN.OBA6>Proceed</>
ENDIF
Please check whether the default value is correct for the bill of
exchange tax code. If necessary, see to it that the default value is
changed.

<DS:TRAN.OB73>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5299 - Bill of exchange tax code not defined; correct ?

  The SAP error message F5299, which states "Bill of exchange tax code not defined; correct," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a bill of exchange (BoE) without a valid tax code being assigned to it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a bill of exchange or when trying to post a transaction related to it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The most common cause is that the tax code for the bill of exchange has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the relevant tax settings or may not be linked to the appropriate company code or transaction type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the tax code was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ