How To Fix FKKBIX715 - U.S. telecommunications tax is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 715

• Message text: U.S. telecommunications tax is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX715 - U.S. telecommunications tax is not active ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX715 indicates that the U.S. telecommunications tax is not active in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions that involve telecommunications services, and the system requires the telecommunications tax to be configured and activated.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Configuration: The U.S. telecommunications tax has not been configured in the SAP system.
  Tax Jurisdiction: The relevant tax jurisdiction for telecommunications may not be set up correctly.
  Inactive Tax Code: The specific tax code related to telecommunications may be inactive or not defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBIX715 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  Ensure that the U.S. telecommunications tax is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Activate Telecommunications Tax:
  
  If the telecommunications tax is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you define tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code for telecommunications is set up correctly and is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction for the telecommunications tax is correctly set up. This may involve checking the jurisdiction codes and ensuring they are linked to the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific tax code related to telecommunications. Ensure that it is assigned to the correct company codes and is applicable for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the configuration of telecommunications tax.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to telecommunications tax configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to tax configurations in SAP.
  Consulting Experts: If you are unsure about the configuration, consider consulting with an SAP FI (Financial Accounting) expert or your internal SAP support team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBIX715 error and ensure that the U.S. telecommunications tax is properly configured in your SAP system.