How To Fix FKKINV085 - External tax code &1 in country &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: External tax code &1 in country &2 is unknown

What causes this issue?

In <DS:DE.BUBER_KK>posting area</> 2641, <DS:DE.EXT_TAX_ID_KK>external
tax code</> &v1& does not exist for <DS:DE.LOGSYS>logical system</> &v3&
and 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 FKKINV085 - External tax code &1 in country &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV085 indicates that there is an issue with the external tax code being used in a specific country. This error typically arises in the context of invoicing or tax processing within the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The external tax code specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the specified country.
  The tax code may not be properly configured in the system.
  There may be a mismatch between the tax code used in the transaction and the tax codes defined in the system for that country.
  The tax code may have been deleted or is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the external tax code in question is defined for the specified country.
  Ensure that the tax code is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  If the tax code is incorrect, update it to a valid one that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax codes or their configuration, consult with your finance or tax configuration team to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates or Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to tax codes or configurations, ensure that all relevant updates have been applied and that users are aware of any changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes.
  FKKINV: Transaction related to invoicing in contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and invoicing for more detailed guidance on setting up and managing tax codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax codes and invoicing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FKKINV085 error message in your SAP system.