How To Fix FF720 - No tax procedure can be found for country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 720

• Message text: No tax procedure can be found for country &

What causes this issue?

Check as to whether a tax calculation procedure exists. The name of the
tax calculation procedure was not entered specifically for the check
routine and no tax calculation procedure could be found in the
specified country.

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?

Check in Customizing as to whether the specified country is defined and
whether the name of a tax calculation procedure is specified.
INCLUDE FI_NA_F5
If the system settings are correct, check the calling of the function
module, or create an OSS message if it is a standard program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF720 - No tax procedure can be found for country & ?

  The SAP error message FF720: No tax procedure can be found for country & typically occurs when the system is unable to find a tax procedure defined for the specified country in the configuration. This can happen during various financial transactions, such as posting invoices or processing payments, where tax calculations are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Procedure: The tax procedure for the specified country is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country code may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Tax Codes: Tax codes that are supposed to be linked to the tax procedure may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FF720 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Procedures).
  Verify if the tax procedure for the specified country is defined. If not, you may need to create or assign a tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Procedure to Country:
  
  If the tax procedure exists, ensure that it is assigned to the correct country. You can do this in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Check if the relevant tax codes are defined and linked to the tax procedure. You can do this using transaction code FTXP (Tax Code Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Country Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country code used in the transaction is correct and matches the configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax procedure or codes, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax procedures and configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify tax configuration settings.
  Consulting Help: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Financial Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF720 error and ensure that the tax procedure is correctly configured for the specified country.