How To Fix FKKINV086 - Category of tax item &1 in country &2 for tax code &3 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Category of tax item &1 in country &2 for tax code &3 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.KSCHL_STRKZ_KK>type of tax item</> &v1& is unknown for
country &v2& for the <DS:DE.STRKZ_KK>tax code for other taxes</>.

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 FKKINV086 - Category of tax item &1 in country &2 for tax code &3 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV086 indicates that there is an issue with the tax configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that the category of the tax item is unknown for the specified country and tax code. This error typically arises in the context of invoicing and tax calculations within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax code specified in the error message is not properly configured in the system for the given country. This could mean that the tax category is not defined in the tax configuration settings.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be valid for the specified country or may not be recognized by the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system being unable to determine the correct tax category.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the tax calculation logic, they may not be handling the specified tax code correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax configuration) and verify that the tax code is correctly defined for the specified country.
  Ensure that the tax category associated with the tax code is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is valid and active. You can check this in the tax code configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant tax information is correctly assigned to the business partners involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for your specific country and version of SAP. There may be specific requirements or updates that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring in the code. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on tax configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Code Configuration), FKKINV (Convergent Invoicing), and others related to tax management.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on tax configuration and invoicing processes.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKINV086 error in your SAP system.