How To Fix F5824 - Tax item without taxes on sales/purchases code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Tax item without taxes on sales/purchases code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5824 - Tax item without taxes on sales/purchases code ?

  The SAP error message F5824, which states "Tax item without taxes on sales/purchases code," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to tax codes in the system. This error indicates that a tax item has been defined in the system, but there are no corresponding tax rates or tax codes assigned to it for sales or purchases.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax code that is supposed to be associated with the tax item is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax item may not be properly configured in the tax settings, leading to a lack of associated tax rates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the master data or transaction data where the tax item is being used.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the tax item is meant for a specific jurisdiction, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Ensure that the tax code associated with the tax item is correctly defined and has valid tax rates.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Item Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to check the configuration of the tax item.
  Ensure that the tax item is linked to the correct tax codes and that those codes have valid tax rates.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., vendor/customer master records) to ensure that the correct tax codes are assigned.
  If necessary, update the master data to reflect the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tax configuration to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Codes), OB40 (Tax Items), and OBCO (Tax Jurisdiction).
  Tax Jurisdictions: Understand how tax jurisdictions work in your SAP system, as they can affect tax calculations.
  Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP documentation or notes for updates on tax configuration and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5824 error and ensure that your tax configurations are set up correctly.