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