How To Fix FAGL_CL_CORE004 - RE_ACCOUNT derivation for tax items: Specify the company code

FAGL_CL_CORE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CL_CORE - Cash Ledger Core

• Message number: 004

• Message text: RE_ACCOUNT derivation for tax items: Specify the company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CL_CORE004 - RE_ACCOUNT derivation for tax items: Specify the company code ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CL_CORE004, which indicates "RE_ACCOUNT derivation for tax items: Specify the company code," typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with tax-related postings in the General Ledger (G/L). This error suggests that the system is unable to derive the appropriate reconciliation account for tax items because the company code has not been specified or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The most common cause of this error is that the company code is not specified in the transaction or configuration where the tax item is being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the tax codes or the related accounts in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to tax accounts and their assignment to company codes.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be correctly configured to