How To Fix FC072 - Tax on sls/purch.gp & has already been assigned to comp.cd & with ctry &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Tax on sls/purch.gp & has already been assigned to comp.cd & with ctry &

What causes this issue?

The tax on sales/purchases group in question has already been allocated
a company code with a different country key to the company code
which you are now attempting to allocate to the group.
All company codes allocated to a tax on sales/purchases group must have
the same country key.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC072 - Tax on sls/purch.gp & has already been assigned to comp.cd & with ctry & ?

  The SAP error message FC072 typically indicates an issue related to tax configuration in the system, specifically concerning the assignment of tax codes to company codes and countries. This error arises when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves a tax code that has not been properly configured for the specified company code and country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Assignment: The tax code you are trying to use has not been assigned to the specified company code and country in the tax configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration of tax codes, such as incorrect country or company code settings.
  Data Entry Error: The tax code might have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Code).
  Verify that the tax code in question is assigned to the relevant company code and country.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create the necessary assignment.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Tax Code Assignment:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate company code and country, and then assigning the tax code.
  Ensure that the tax rates and other relevant details are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data to ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  Make sure that the company code and country are correctly specified in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: For maintaining tax codes.
  SPRO: For accessing the SAP implementation guide (IMG) for configuration.
  
  
  
  Tax Configuration: Understanding the tax configuration in SAP is crucial for compliance with local tax regulations. Ensure that your tax codes are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC072 error and ensure that your tax codes are correctly configured for your company's needs.