How To Fix FF842 - Condition type &1 tax code &2 tax date &3 not available

FF842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Condition type &1 tax code &2 tax date &3 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF842 - Condition type &1 tax code &2 tax date &3 not available ?

  The SAP error message FF842 indicates that a specific condition type for a tax code on a particular tax date is not available. This error typically arises in the context of tax calculations, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause of this error is that there are no condition records maintained for the specified condition type and tax code in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code specified may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Date Issues: The tax date provided may fall outside the range of valid condition records, meaning that the system cannot find applicable records for that date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax calculation settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the