How To Fix FOT_COMMON002 - Tax Data not found for CoCd. &1/GL Acct &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_COMMON - Common Tax Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Tax Data not found for CoCd. &1/GL Acct &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_COMMON002 - Tax Data not found for CoCd. &1/GL Acct &2 ?

  The SAP error message FOT_COMMON002 indicates that the system could not find tax data for a specific company code (CoCd) and general ledger (GL) account. This error typically arises during financial transactions that require tax determination, such as posting invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax data for the specified company code and GL account may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect GL Account: The GL account being used may not be set up to handle tax postings.
  Company Code Issues: The company code may not have the necessary tax settings or may not be active.
  Tax Type Not Defined: The tax type required for the transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the tax master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are properly defined for the relevant company code and GL account.
  Verify that the tax types are correctly assigned to the GL account in the tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Review GL Account Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the settings of the GL account. Ensure that it is configured to allow tax postings.
  Ensure that the account is not marked as a non-taxable account.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the company code is active and has the necessary tax settings.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to review the tax master data and ensure that the relevant tax codes are defined for the company code and GL account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your organization's tax experts or SAP consultants to ensure compliance with local tax regulations and proper configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  OB40: Maintain Tax Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax configuration and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and GL account settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FOT_COMMON002 error message.