How To Fix F7218 - Taxes on sales/purchases group & of comp.code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Taxes on sales/purchases group & of comp.code & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Taxes on sales/purchases group &V1& to which company code &V2& belongs
does not exist. Possible causes are:
The master data for this taxes on sales/purchases group has not been
maintained in Customizing.
For this company code, an incorrect taxes on sales/purchases group was
maintained in Customizing.
<ZH>Procedure for the System Administrator</>
Check whether this company code is allocated to the correct taxes on
sales/purchases group and change the allocation, if necessary.
<DS:TRAN.OBC6>Proceed</>
You might have to create data for this taxes on sales/purchases group:
Tax number, tax office address, SAPscript layout set and its number of
pages: Branch to the detail screen when performing the function.
<DS:TRAN.OBCF>Proceed</>
This data is needed whether you select taxes on sales/purchases group
or company codes.
Address of the taxes on sales/purchases group: Select the taxes on
sales/purchases group and choose the path <LS>Edit -> Address</>.
<DS:TRAN.OBCM>Proceed</>
An individual taxes on sales/purchases group address is only needed if
you select taxes on sales/purchases groups.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7218 - Taxes on sales/purchases group & of comp.code & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message F7218, which states "Taxes on sales/purchases group & of comp.code & does not exist," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of tax codes or tax groups in the SAP system. This error is related to the tax determination process in financial transactions, particularly in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax group for the specified company code is not defined in the system. This can happen if the tax codes or tax groups have not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used in the transaction does not correspond to any existing tax group for the specified company code.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be properly configured to handle the specific tax group or tax codes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to look for a non-existent tax group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Verify that the tax codes and tax groups are correctly defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Groups:
  
  If the tax group does not exist, you will need to create it. Use the transaction code OB40 to define the tax groups for the company code.
  Ensure that the tax rates and relevant details are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is set up to use the relevant tax groups. You can check this in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data for any errors in the tax code or tax group fields. Ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  OB40: Define Tax Groups
  FB60/FB70: For entering vendor/customer invoices where the error might occur.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tax configuration and error messages.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the F7218 error in your SAP system.