How To Fix FKKINV044 - Other taxes indicator &1 unknown in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Other taxes indicator &1 unknown in country &2

What causes this issue?

The indicator for <DS:DE.STRKZ_KK>other taxes</> &v1& is not known for
<DS:DE.LAND1>country</> &v2&.

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 FKKINV044 - Other taxes indicator &1 unknown in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV044 indicates that there is an issue with the "Other taxes indicator" in the context of invoicing within the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the other taxes indicator specified is unknown for the given country.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The most common cause of this error is that the other taxes indicator has not been properly configured in the system for the specified country. This could be due to missing entries in the tax configuration tables.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used in the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to the correct other taxes indicator for the specified country.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax indicator field during the transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the other taxes indicator is defined for the relevant country. This can typically be found under Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Basic Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Define Other Taxes.
  If the indicator is missing, you will need to create it and assign the appropriate tax rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are correctly set up and linked to the appropriate other taxes indicators.
  You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Maintain Tax Codes.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the data entered in the transaction that triggered the error. Look for any discrepancies in the tax indicator field.
  Ensure that the country code and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the tax indicators, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and OB40 (for tax determination) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FKKINV044 error message in SAP.