How To Fix FOT_TDT096 - Tax Code &1 not found in customizing; migration of the tax rate skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Tax Code &1 not found in customizing; migration of the tax rate skipped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT096 - Tax Code &1 not found in customizing; migration of the tax rate skipped ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT096 indicates that a specific tax code (represented by &1) is not found in the customizing settings of the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the migration of tax rates, where the system expects to find a defined tax code in the configuration but cannot locate it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the error message has not been defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system being unable to find it.
  Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or version, the tax codes may not have been properly transferred or set up in the new environment.
  Inactive Tax Code: The tax code might exist but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or tax area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes.
  Verify if the tax code in question is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code does not exist, you will need to create it. Use the transaction code OBYZ to define a new tax code.
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct company code and that all necessary parameters (like tax rate, tax type, etc.) are set.
  
  
  
  Correct the Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is incorrect, update the relevant configuration or data entry to use the correct tax code.
  
  
  
  Check Migration Data:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the migration files or processes include the necessary tax codes and that they are correctly mapped to the new system.
  
  
  
  Activate Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: To create or change tax codes.
  SPRO: To access the customizing settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring tax codes and understanding tax settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to tax code configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FOT_TDT096 and ensure that the tax code is properly configured in your SAP system.