How To Fix FIQA_LOC713 - Define tax rates for legal status in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Define tax rates for legal status in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC713 - Define tax rates for legal status in customizing ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC713, which states "Define tax rates for legal status in customizing," typically occurs when the system cannot find the necessary tax rate configuration for a specific legal status in the financial accounting module. This error is often encountered during transactions that involve tax calculations, such as invoicing or posting financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Rate Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the tax rates for the specified legal status have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Legal Status: The legal status being used in the transaction may not have corresponding tax rates set up in the system.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for tax determination may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to find the appropriate tax rates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIQA_LOC713 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  
  
  
  
  Define Tax Rates:
  
  In the customizing menu, check if the tax rates for the relevant legal status are defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  Click on "Define Tax Codes" and ensure that the tax codes are set up correctly for the relevant country and legal status.
  
  
  
  Check Legal Status:
  
  Ensure that the legal status you are using in your transaction is correctly configured in the system. You may need to verify the settings for the legal entity or company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Codes:
  
  Make sure that the tax codes are assigned to the relevant accounts in the chart of accounts and that they are linked to the appropriate tax categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring tax rates and codes.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it helpful to use transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code determination) and OB40 (for tax category assignment) to assist in your configuration.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIQA_LOC713 error and ensure that your tax rates are correctly defined for the legal status in question.