How To Fix FKK_EBS502 - No tax on sales and purchases code exists for key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No tax on sales and purchases code exists for key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS502 - No tax on sales and purchases code exists for key &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS502 indicates that there is no tax on sales and purchases code defined for the specified key. This error typically arises in the context of electronic bank statement processing or when dealing with tax-related transactions in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a transaction that requires a tax code, but the relevant tax code is not defined in the system for the specified key. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax code for the specific combination of sales and purchase transactions has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key being referenced may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the necessary tax codes may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax codes defined for sales and purchases.
  Ensure that the tax code exists for the specific key being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Tax Codes:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  Make sure to define the tax rates and other relevant details for the new tax code.
  
  
  
  Check the Key:
  
  Verify that the key being referenced in the error message is correct. This may involve checking the transaction or document that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on tax code configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (Define Tax Codes), FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), and FF67 (Electronic Bank Statement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax codes and configurations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.