How To Fix FMCA_ISR_EN052 - Tax division &2 but no tax unit found for position &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_ISR_EN -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Tax division &2 but no tax unit found for position &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_ISR_EN052 - Tax division &2 but no tax unit found for position &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_ISR_EN052 indicates that there is a problem with the tax division in the system. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to find a tax unit for a specific position, but it cannot find one. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in financial accounting and tax-related processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Unit Configuration: The tax unit for the specified position may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the tax unit has not been defined or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Tax Division: The tax division specified may not correspond to any existing tax unit in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from linking the position to a tax unit.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the tax unit data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax units in your SAP system (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  Ensure that the tax unit for the specified position is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Division:
  
  Check the tax division settings to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the relevant positions.
  Make sure that the tax division corresponds to the correct tax unit.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant positions to ensure that all necessary information is correctly entered.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the tax unit data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax unit is correctly linked to the position.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB40 (for tax configuration) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate further.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to tax configuration and financial accounting for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FMCA_ISR_EN052 error message in SAP.