How To Fix F5658 - Account is not tax-relevant, tax code will be ignored

F5658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Account is not tax-relevant, tax code will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5658 - Account is not tax-relevant, tax code will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message F5658, which states "Account is not tax-relevant, tax code will be ignored," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a tax code, but the account you are using is not set up to be tax-relevant. This means that the system does not expect any tax calculations to be applied to that account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account you are trying to use in your transaction is configured in the chart of accounts as a non-tax-relevant account. This could be due to the account type (e.g., certain expense accounts, balance sheet accounts) or specific settings in the account master data.
  Tax Code Assignment: The tax code you are trying to use is not applicable to the account in question. This can happen if the tax code is meant for accounts that are tax-relevant.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to post may not