How To Fix FKKINV043 - Tax code &1 unknown in procedure &2 (country &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Tax code &1 unknown in procedure &2 (country &3)

What causes this issue?

For <DS:DE.LAND1>country</> &v3&, the <DS:DE.KALSM_D>tax procedure</>
&v2& is used. There the <DS:DE.MWSKZ>tax code</> &v1& is unknown.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV043 - Tax code &1 unknown in procedure &2 (country &3) ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV043 indicates that there is an issue with a tax code that is not recognized in the specified procedure for a given country. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of invoicing and tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Tax Code: The tax code specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not defined for the specified country.
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant country or procedure.
  Missing Tax Code in Customization: The tax code might not be included in the relevant tax configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Procedure: The procedure being used may not support the specified tax code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the tax codes defined for the specific country.
  Ensure that the tax code in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code in the Transaction:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  If the tax code is incorrect, update it to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Code in Customizing:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you may need to create it in the system. This can be done through the transaction FTXP (for creating tax codes).
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct tax procedure for the country.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure:
  
  Verify that the tax procedure being used supports the tax code. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax codes and procedures, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes.
  FTXP: Create or change tax codes.
  OB40: Define tax procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tax codes and procedures.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKINV043 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.