How To Fix FOT_TDT112 - Tax code &1 is not defined for G/L account &2 in company &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TDT -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Tax code &1 is not defined for G/L account &2 in company &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TDT112 - Tax code &1 is not defined for G/L account &2 in company &3 ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TDT112 indicates that a specific tax code is not defined for a General Ledger (G/L) account in a particular company code. This error typically arises during transactions that involve tax calculations, such as invoice postings or payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the transaction is not assigned to the G/L account in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect G/L Account: The G/L account being used may not be set up to handle the specified tax code.
  Company Code Settings: The tax code may not be defined for the specific company code in question.
  Tax Type Mismatch: The tax type associated with the G/L account may not match the tax code being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Code).
  Verify that the tax code is defined and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Code to G/L Account:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation).
  Check the G/L account settings to ensure that the tax code is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is set up to use the tax code in question. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If necessary, update the master data for the G/L account to include the required tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40, OBY6, and SPRO for configuration.
  Tax Configuration: Understanding the overall tax configuration in SAP is crucial, including tax types, tax codes, and their assignments to G/L accounts.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error is resolved and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.