How To Fix FMEUF090 - Tax handling method could not be derived from the certification phase

FMEUF090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Tax handling method could not be derived from the certification phase

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF090 - Tax handling method could not be derived from the certification phase ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF090 indicates that the system is unable to derive the tax handling method during the certification phase of a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or tax reporting, particularly when dealing with compliance requirements in various jurisdictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax handling method may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the tax configuration tables or incorrect settings in the tax codes.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., vendor or customer master records) that prevent the system from determining the correct tax handling method.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Codes: The tax codes used in the transaction may not be correctly assigned or may not correspond to the expected tax handling methods.
  
  
  Certification Phase Issues: If the system is in a specific certification phase (e.g., for