How To Fix F5A408 - Transactions with tax code only possible in certain company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Transactions with tax code only possible in certain company codes

What causes this issue?

The system only supports tax codes in customer or vendor business
transactions in company codes that do not use extended withholding tax.

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 F5A408 - Transactions with tax code only possible in certain company codes ?

  The SAP error message F5A408 indicates that a transaction involving a specific tax code is not allowed in certain company codes. This typically occurs when the tax code being used is not configured for the company code in question, or when there are restrictions on the use of that tax code in the context of the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be assigned to the company code in the tax configuration settings.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent the use of certain tax codes.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the tax code in use.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Some tax codes may be restricted based on country-specific tax regulations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Check Tax Code).
  Verify that the tax code is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the company code in transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the company code is set up to use the tax code in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to execute is compatible with the tax code. For example, certain tax codes may only be applicable for specific types of transactions (e.g., sales, purchases).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to tax codes and company codes to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), OBY6 (Company Code Settings), and others related to financial accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax code issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to use the tax code in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.