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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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

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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 OB40 (for account determination) or OBYZ (for tax codes) in SAP.
  Check if the tax indicator is assigned to the relevant account for the specified country.
  If not, assign the appropriate tax indicator to the account for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBCL to check the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax codes and indicators are correctly set up for the relevant country and account type.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Navigate to the account settings in the General Ledger (transaction code FS00) and verify that the tax settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the account is marked for tax processing and has the correct tax category assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that all necessary tax configurations are in place for the specific country and account.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Indicator for Accounts
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBCL: Maintain Tax Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax configuration and error FF856.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for tax configuration and management to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF856 error and ensure that the necessary tax indicators are correctly assigned in your SAP system.