How To Fix FICUSTOM227 - Tax cannot be calculated


FICUSTOM227 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

  • Message number: 227

  • Message text: Tax cannot be calculated

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered different tax codes for different G/L account items and
    have tried to calculate the tax for these tax codes. For this, you have
    selected the <LS>Tax Amounts</> function in the single document overview
    or in the screen for entering the G/L account item and have selected the
    <LS>Calculate Tax</> field.

    System Response

    The program cannot calculate the tax.

    How to fix this error?

    To calculate the tax, proceed as follows:
    Select the <LS>Calculate Tax</> field in the single document overview.
    Save the request.
    You do not need to enter the tax amounts manually. If, however, you want
    to enter taxes manually, deselect the <LS>Calculate Tax</> field in the
    single document display and enter the tax amounts by choosing <LS>G/L
    Acct Items -> Tax Amounts</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM227 - Tax cannot be calculated ?
    The SAP error message FICUSTOM227, which states "Tax cannot be calculated," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax amount for a given transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
    Causes of FICUSTOM227
    
    
    Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be properly configured in the system. This can include missing entries in the tax tables or incorrect settings in the tax determination process.
    
    
    Invalid Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or may not be applicable for the specific transaction type or jurisdiction.
    
    
    Master Data Issues: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may not have the necessary tax information, such as tax classification or tax jurisdiction.
    
    
    Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on tax calculation, leading to the inability to

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