How To Fix FB238 - Tax type text is missing for application & acct key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Tax type text is missing for application & acct key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB238 - Tax type text is missing for application & acct key & ?

  The SAP error message FB238, which states "Tax type text is missing for application & acct key &," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to tax types in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the posting of financial documents where tax information is required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Type Text: The tax type text for the specified application and account key is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax type may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant tax codes may not be assigned correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the tax type is not specified or is incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Type Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Maintain Tax Types).
  Check if the tax type in question is defined and has a corresponding text. If not, create or update the tax type text.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBYZ to review the tax codes and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the relevant tax types.
  Ensure that the tax codes are active and properly configured for the relevant country and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Account Key Settings:
  
  Check the account key settings in the configuration to ensure that they are correctly linked to the tax types.
  Use transaction code OB40 to review the account keys and their associated tax types.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Verify the data being entered in the transaction to ensure that the correct tax type is being used.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields related to tax are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBYZ (Maintain Tax Types), OB40 (Maintain Account Keys).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB238 error and ensure that the tax type text is properly maintained in your SAP system.