How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE060 - Specify a tax code or select 'Yes' for the tax modifiable field.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Specify a tax code or select 'Yes' for the tax modifiable field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE060 - Specify a tax code or select 'Yes' for the tax modifiable field. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE060 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when a user attempts to post a transaction without specifying a tax code or when the system requires a tax code to be specified for the transaction. This error is often related to the configuration of tax settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The transaction being processed requires a tax code, but none has been specified.
  Tax Modifiable Field: The tax modifiable field is set to 'No', which means that the system does not allow changes to the tax code for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing tax codes or incorrect settings in the tax determination process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Tax Code: When you encounter this error, check the transaction details and ensure that a valid tax code is specified. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant field in the transaction screen and entering a valid tax code.
  If you are unsure of the tax code to use, consult with your finance or accounting department for guidance.
  
  
  
  Change Tax Modifiable Field: If the tax modifiable field is set to 'No', you may need to change it to 'Yes' if your business process allows for it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings, but it may require authorization:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant transaction type and check the settings for the tax modifiable field.
  Change the setting to allow modifications if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of tax codes and tax determination in the SAP system:
  
  Ensure that all necessary tax codes are defined in the system.
  Verify that the tax determination process is correctly set up to assign tax codes based on the transaction details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  OBYZ: For maintaining tax codes.
  OB40: For defining tax determination rules.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax codes and configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE060 and successfully process your transaction.