How To Fix FKK_CHECKS004 - Default value for RE_ACCOUNT field does not exist for tax postings

FKK_CHECKS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_CHECKS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Default value for RE_ACCOUNT field does not exist for tax postings

What causes this issue?

Consistent cash flow analysis is not possible. Postings that contain tax
line items and are made to both financial accounting (FI), and contract
accounts receivable and payable, must use the same default values for
the <LS>RE_ACCOUNT</> field.

System Response

If the <LS>Cash Flow Analysis Active</> checkbox is selected for company
codes, the system cancels postings to FI that contain tax line items.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter default values for the <LS>RE_ACCOUNT</> field, using the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG._FICACLCF_V_FAGL_CAS>Specify Tax Accounts
</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_CHECKS004 - Default value for RE_ACCOUNT field does not exist for tax postings ?

  The SAP error message FKK_CHECKS004 indicates that there is a missing default value for the RE_ACCOUNT field, which is required for tax postings in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system attempts to post a transaction that involves tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have a default account defined for tax postings in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the business partner or the relevant account may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a default tax account.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code being used may not be properly configured or linked to the appropriate accounts in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKK_CHECKS004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax accounts in the SAP system.