How To Fix FF761 - Tax code & requires & as the account key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Tax code & requires & as the account key

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.tax_code>tax code</> and an account key are determined from
the SD pricing procedure for the tax condition. However, this account
key is not active in Customizing for this tax code.

System Response

It may be that the posting is made to an incorrect account.

How to fix this error?

If the SD pricing procedure delivers an incorrect tax code, you should
check tax code determination.
If the correct tax code is determined, match the tax code settings with
the settings in the pricing procedure for the tax condition.
INCLUDE FI_NA_F5

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF761 - Tax code & requires & as the account key ?

  The SAP error message FF761 indicates that there is a mismatch between the tax code and the account key in a financial transaction. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific account key to be associated with a particular tax code, but the configuration does not align with this expectation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system to correspond with the account key being used in the transaction.
  Missing or Incorrect Account Key: The account key that is being used does not match the requirements for the specified tax code.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the tax code/account key combination.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer/vendor or the general ledger account may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (for tax codes) and verify that the tax code is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct account key.
  
  
  
  Review Account Key:
  
  Check the account key being used in the transaction. You can find this in the configuration settings under OB40 or OBYZ (for account keys).
  Ensure that the account key is valid and corresponds to the tax code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant customer/vendor or general ledger account to ensure that the correct tax code and account key are assigned.
  You can check this in the customer/vendor master data (transaction codes XD02 or FD02 for customers, MK02 or FK02 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are processing is compatible with the tax code and account key being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to tax codes and account keys.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBYZ: Maintain Account Keys
  XD02/FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  MK02/FK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FF761 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.