How To Fix FOT_ATR021 - Tax group is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_ATR - Adv. Tax Reporting Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Tax group is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_ATR021 - Tax group is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FOT_ATR021, which states "Tax group is not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a tax group for a specific transaction or master data record. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a vendor, customer, or material master record, or when processing an invoice or payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group Configuration: The tax group for the relevant country or region has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (vendor, customer, or material) does not have a valid tax group assigned.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code used in the transaction may not be linked to a valid tax group.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax group may not be set up for the specific country or region in which the transaction is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Group:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for tax configuration.
  Define the tax group for the relevant country/region. This is usually found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that the tax group is correctly configured with the appropriate tax rates.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (vendor, customer, or material) to ensure that a valid tax group is assigned.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the correct tax group.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes being used in the transaction to ensure they are correctly linked to the defined tax groups.
  You can find this under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax group is set up for the specific country or region where the transaction is taking place.
  Verify that all necessary country-specific tax settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) and OB40 (for tax groups) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring tax settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configurations.