How To Fix FICODIAN_CUST008 - Enter a valid tax on sales/purchases code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICODIAN_CUST - Messages for DIAN Magnetic Media Customizings

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a valid tax on sales/purchases code.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can use the F4 search help to find a valid tax on sales/purchases
code or you can define a tax on sales/purchases code in the Customizing
for <LS>Financial Accounting(New) under Financial Accounting Global
Settings (New) </>-><LS> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New)
</>-><LS> Tax on Sales/Purchases </>-><LS> Basic Settings </>-><LS>
Calculation </>-><LS> Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICODIAN_CUST008 - Enter a valid tax on sales/purchases code. ?

  The SAP error message FICODIAN_CUST008 indicates that there is an issue with the tax on sales/purchases code entered in the system. This error typically arises when the code provided does not exist in the system or is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly typed.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code may exist but is not active for the current fiscal year or period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the tax settings that prevent the code from being recognized.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like customer/vendor master records) may not have the correct tax code assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Tax Code: Check the tax code entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the codes defined in the system.
  Check Tax Code Status: Go to the tax code configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OB40 or similar) and verify that the tax code is active for the relevant country and fiscal year.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that the customer or vendor master data has the correct tax code assigned. You can check this in the customer/vendor master record (Transaction Codes: XD02 for customers, XK02 for vendors).
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for tax codes in the SAP system. This may require assistance from a SAP FI consultant or system administrator.
  Test with Different Codes: If possible, try using a different tax code that is known to be valid and active to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB40: Maintain Tax Codes
  XD02/XK02: Change Customer/Vendor Master Data
  FBL1N/FBL5N: Display Vendor/Customer Line Items
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on tax code configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICODIAN_CUST008 error and ensure that valid tax codes are used in your transactions.