How To Fix FMBGA036 - No tax code could be derived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No tax code could be derived

What causes this issue?

You cannot carry out backdated cash discount and tax
calculations for public-owned commercial operations because the program
cannot carry out the backdated cash discount calculation for the
different tax codes.

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?

Define an account for cash discount received and lost cash discount for
each tax code in Customizing for Financial Accounting. It is not
necessary to define a different account for each tax code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA036 - No tax code could be derived ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA036: No tax code could be derived typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine a valid tax code for a particular transaction, which is essential for processing tax-related entries.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code may not be defined in the system for the specific transaction type or country.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the vendor, customer, or material may not have the necessary tax information.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid tax code in the configuration.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the transaction involves multiple tax jurisdictions, the system may not be able to derive the correct tax code.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the tax settings between different modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar) to check the tax code configuration.
  Ensure that the relevant tax codes are defined for the applicable country and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the vendor, customer, or material involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is correctly configured to derive a tax code.
  Check the settings in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., FI, MM).
  
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  If applicable, verify that the tax jurisdiction settings are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the jurisdiction codes are correctly assigned to the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax code derivation for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration), FS00 (for G/L account settings), and MM01 (for material master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax code derivation.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify tax-related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configurations.