How To Fix FKK_EBS142 - No assignment of tax item categories to other tax codes exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No assignment of tax item categories to other tax codes exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS142 - No assignment of tax item categories to other tax codes exists ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS142 indicates that there is no assignment of tax item categories to the specified tax codes in the system. This error typically arises in the context of electronic bank statement processing or when dealing with tax-related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to find a valid mapping between the tax item categories and the tax codes that are being used in a transaction. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax item categories have not been properly assigned to the relevant tax codes in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax regulations may require updates to the tax code assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Code).
  Verify that the tax codes in question are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Item Categories:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to check the assignment of tax item categories to tax codes.
  Ensure that the relevant tax item categories are assigned to the appropriate tax codes. If not, you will need to create the necessary assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Item Categories:
  
  Check the configuration of tax item categories in transaction code OBYZ or OB40 to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Check and maintain tax codes.
  OB40: Assign tax item categories to tax codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_EBS142 error and ensure that your tax codes and item categories are correctly configured in SAP.