How To Fix FKK_EBS504 - No tax code found 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: 504

• Message text: No tax code found for key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS504 - No tax code found for key &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS504: No tax code found for key &1 typically occurs in the context of electronic bank statement processing or when dealing with tax codes in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a tax code that corresponds to the key provided in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code that is referenced in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for tax codes may not be set up correctly, or the tax code may not be assigned to the relevant company code or transaction type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tax code key being used.
  Inconsistent Data: The tax code may have been deleted or deactivated in the system, leading to this error when it is referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes) to verify if the tax code exists.
  Ensure that the tax code is correctly configured and active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the relevant transaction types and company codes. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the key or code being used in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Statement Processing:
  
  If this error occurs during electronic bank statement processing, ensure that the mapping of the bank statement to the tax codes is correctly set up in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, FB50, F-02, and FF67 for bank statement processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify tax code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FKK_EBS504 error message in SAP.