How To Fix FKKTAX005 - Company code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKTAX - Free Tax Code

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Company code & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKTAX005 - Company code & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKTAX005 indicates that the specified company code does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions related to tax calculations or postings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with tax codes or tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered in the transaction does not match any existing company codes in the SAP system.
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the format expected by the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to view existing company codes.
  
  
  
  Create Company Code:
  
  If the company code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the transaction code OBY6 or SPRO as mentioned above. Ensure that all necessary configurations are completed for the new company code.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the company code is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKTAX005 error and ensure that the company code is correctly recognized in your SAP system.