How To Fix F5536 - Tax-relevant accounts not defined in this area; please correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Tax-relevant accounts not defined in this area; please correct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5536 - Tax-relevant accounts not defined in this area; please correct ?

  The SAP error message F5536, "Tax-relevant accounts not defined in this area; please correct," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves tax calculations, but the system cannot find the necessary tax-relevant accounts defined in the configuration for the specific area (such as company code or chart of accounts).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Accounts: The tax-relevant accounts (like VAT accounts) are not defined in the configuration for the company code or chart of accounts you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for tax codes or tax categories may not be properly set up in the system.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to post may not be compatible with the existing tax configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Accounts.
  Ensure that the tax accounts are defined for the relevant company code and that they are linked to the appropriate tax codes.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  In the same area, check the configuration for tax codes under Tax on Sales/Purchases > Define Tax Codes.
  Ensure that the tax codes you are using in your transaction are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings are correctly configured to use the defined tax accounts.
  Check if the company code is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for defining tax accounts) or OBC4 (for checking company code settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring tax accounts and codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the issue.