How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION050 - Non-taxable transactions have not been configured for company &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Non-taxable transactions have not been configured for company &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION050 - Non-taxable transactions have not been configured for company &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION050 indicates that non-taxable transactions have not been configured for a specific company code in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting, particularly when dealing with transactions that should not be subject to tax.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is trying to process a non-taxable transaction (such as certain asset transactions) for a company code that has not been set up to handle such transactions.
  The configuration for non-taxable transactions is missing or incomplete in the system settings for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the non-taxable transactions for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Non-Taxable Transactions
  
  
  
  
  Define Non-Taxable Transactions:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to define the non-taxable transaction types that are relevant for your company code.
  Ensure that the appropriate settings are made for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Non-Taxable Transaction Types:
  
  Make sure that the non-taxable transaction types are assigned correctly to the relevant company code.
  Check if there are any specific conditions or requirements that need to be met for the transactions to be considered non-taxable.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system processes the non-taxable transaction correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific settings or configurations, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for defining tax codes) or OBCO (for company code settings) to access relevant configuration areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Testing Environment: It is advisable to make changes in a development or testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid any disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_FOUNDATION050 error and configure non-taxable transactions for the specified company code in SAP.