How To Fix F5640 - Enter tax code and amount

F5640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Enter tax code and amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5640 - Enter tax code and amount ?

  The SAP error message F5640, which states "Enter tax code and amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where tax information is required but not provided. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when posting journal entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The transaction requires a tax code to determine the applicable tax rates, but none has been entered.
  Missing Tax Amount: The system expects a tax amount to be specified, but it is missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes in the system, such as missing tax codes or incorrect settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require tax information, and if the document type does not allow for tax codes, this error may occur.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required tax information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Tax Code and Amount: Ensure that both the tax code and