How To Fix F5A407 - Tax code not permitted

F5A407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Tax code not permitted

What causes this issue?

You can only enter tax codes for business transactions with special
general ledger indicators.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A407 - Tax code not permitted ?

  The SAP error message F5A407, which states "Tax code not permitted," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction that includes a tax code that is not valid for the specific context or configuration in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code being used is not defined in the system or is not valid for the transaction type.
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be configured for the specific company code, country, or transaction type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which tax codes can be used.
  Tax Jurisdiction: The tax code may not be applicable for the jurisdiction in which the transaction is being processed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified tax code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code