How To Fix FOT_B2A408 - Company code & for taxes on sales/purchases group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Company code & for taxes on sales/purchases group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A408 - Company code & for taxes on sales/purchases group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A408 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the company code and the tax on sales/purchases group in the system. This error usually arises when the system cannot find a valid entry for the specified company code and tax group combination in the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the tax on sales/purchases group has not been defined for the specified company code in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not exist or may not be correctly entered.
  Inactive Tax Group: The tax group may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Ensure that the tax on sales/purchases group is defined for the relevant company code.
  If it is missing, create a new entry for the tax group and assign it to the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check if the company code you are using is valid and active. You can do this by using transaction code OBY6 to view the list of company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Group Status:
  
  Ensure that the tax group is active and properly configured. You can check this in the same configuration area where you define tax codes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, verify that all necessary configurations were migrated correctly. You may need to reconfigure or correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  OBY6: Company Code Global Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.