How To Fix FKBPTAX002 - No name text found for tax category &1 and language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKBPTAX - Tax Numbers for Business Partner

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No name text found for tax category &1 and language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKBPTAX002 - No name text found for tax category &1 and language &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKBPTAX002 indicates that the system is unable to find a name text for a specified tax category and language. This typically occurs in the context of tax configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax codes and their descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Category Description: The most common cause of this error is that the tax category (identified by &1) does not have a corresponding description in the specified language (identified by &2).
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the tax category is defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax categories in the system, such as incomplete entries or missing translations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax category configuration).
  Verify that the tax category in question is correctly defined and has a description in the required language.
  If the description is missing, you can add it by selecting the tax category and entering the appropriate text.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match the language in which the tax category is defined.
  
  
  
  Translation Maintenance:
  
  If your organization uses multiple languages, ensure that translations for tax categories are maintained. You can do this using transaction SE63 (Translation) to maintain the necessary texts for the tax categories.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to tax processing, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of the tax category texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Categories
  SE63: Translation Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration and error messages.
  User Profile Settings: Review user profile settings to ensure the correct language is set.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.