How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP081 - Not possible to determine tax indicator in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Not possible to determine tax indicator in company code &1

What causes this issue?

Postings to the selected account require a tax code. On the basis of the
company code data (<AB>T001</>), the system attempts to determine a tax
code for zero tax. However, there is no such tax code stored for the
company code.

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?

Specify the tax code for zero tax in the company code. You do this in
Customizing for <LS>Financial Accounting Global Settings</>, under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBCL>Assign Tax Codes for Non-Taxable
Transactions</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP081 - Not possible to determine tax indicator in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP081 indicates that the system is unable to determine the tax indicator for a specific company code during a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module when there are issues related to tax configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax indicator for the specified company code may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not have the necessary tax settings defined in the configuration.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not have a valid tax classification or indicator associated with it.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts or vendors may not have the required tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax configuration for the company code.
  Ensure that the tax codes and indicators are correctly defined for the relevant tax types.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Master Data.
  Verify that the company code has the necessary tax settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed has a valid tax classification. This can be checked in the configuration for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant accounts (e.g., vendor, customer, or G/L accounts) to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) or XK03 (for vendor accounts) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for specific guidance related to your version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Tax Configuration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further analysis.