How To Fix FF773 - Tax code & does not exist in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Tax code & does not exist in company code &

What causes this issue?

A company code is assigned to a particular country. Tax codes are also
assigned to a country.
The tax code you have chosen has not been defined for the country in
which your company code has been created.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the tax code for your company code's country in Customizing for
<ZH>Financial Accounting</> under <ZH>Financial Accounting Global
Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Calculation -> Define tax codes
for sales and purchases</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF773 - Tax code & does not exist in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FF773 indicates that a specified tax code does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically arises during financial transactions, such as posting invoices or payments, where the system is unable to recognize the tax code being used.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code entered does not exist in the system for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not have been configured properly in the system for the relevant company code.
  Company Code Settings: The tax code might be valid in other company codes but not in the one you are currently working with.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the tax code entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Tax Code: Check the tax code you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes) to verify if the tax code is defined for the company code in question.
  If the tax code is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the company code.
  
  
  Create/Assign Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code does not exist, you can create it by going to the appropriate configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax type and is valid for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for tax codes in your organization to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: To check and maintain tax codes.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  Tax Code Structure: Understand the structure of tax codes in your region, as they may vary based on local tax laws.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify tax codes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FF773 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.