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

FB238 - Overview

• 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