How To Fix FKBPTAX012 - Tax number category &1 already contains an entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKBPTAX - Tax Numbers for Business Partner

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Tax number category &1 already contains an entry

What causes this issue?

The tax number table already contains an entry for tax number category
&V1& with this business partner. Only one entry per tax number category
is permitted in the tax number table.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry or change the tax number category of the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKBPTAX012 - Tax number category &1 already contains an entry ?

  The SAP error message FKBPTAX012 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a tax number category that already contains an entry in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a tax number to a tax number category that already has an existing entry for that category.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the tax number category you are trying to use already has an entry in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues in the configuration of tax number categories in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OBD2 for tax number categories) and check if there is already an entry for the tax number category you are trying to create or modify.
  If an entry exists, you may need to update or delete the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry: 
  
  If you need to change the details of the existing tax number, you can modify the existing entry rather than creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry: 
  
  If the existing entry is incorrect or no longer needed, you can delete it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to tax number categories for additional guidance on managing these entries.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the tax number categories are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (for tax number categories) and OBD1 (for tax codes).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view, create, or modify tax number categories.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.