How To Fix FF856 - Tax indicator not assigned to account and country &1 &2 &3 &4


FF856 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

  • Message number: 856

  • Message text: Tax indicator not assigned to account and country &1 &2 &3 &4

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  • The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    What causes this issue?

    You have not defined the tax code in Customizing with a valid tax code
    for the chart of accounts, G/L account and country.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    If you also want to be able to post to this G/L account with this tax
    code, please enter this code in <DS:TRAN.F_VC_T007_GL_ACC>Customizing</>
    .

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF856 - Tax indicator not assigned to account and country &1 &2 &3 &4 ?
    The SAP error message FF856 indicates that a tax indicator has not been assigned to a specific account and country combination. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
    
    Cause: Missing Tax Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the tax indicator required for the specified account and country is not defined in the system.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the tax configuration tables. Account Settings: The account in question may not have the necessary tax settings configured, or it may not be linked to the appropriate tax codes. Country-Specific Regulations: Different countries have different tax regulations, and the system may not have the necessary tax indicators set up for the specific country involved in the transaction.
    Solution: Assign Tax Indicator: Go to the transaction code

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