How To Fix FOT_TXA005 - Tax Procedure was not found in the buffer for country &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Tax Procedure was not found in the buffer for country &1.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TXA005 - Tax Procedure was not found in the buffer for country &1. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA005 indicates that the tax procedure for a specific country is not found in the buffer. This typically occurs in the context of tax calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial transactions that require tax determination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Procedure: The tax procedure for the specified country is not defined in the system or is not loaded into the buffer.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration for the country may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Buffer Issues: The tax procedure may not have been loaded into the memory buffer, possibly due to a recent change or update in the configuration.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Tax Procedures).
  Ensure that the tax procedure for the specified country is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update the Buffer:
  
  You can refresh the tax procedure buffer by executing the transaction SNOTE to apply any relevant notes or updates.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SE38 to run the report RFUMSV00 to refresh the tax procedure buffer.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Code:
  
  Ensure that the country code used in the transaction is correct and corresponds to a valid entry in the tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to tax procedures and apply them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for tax configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and updating the buffer, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBYZ, SPRO, SNOTE, SE38, RFUMSV00
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax procedures.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal provides extensive documentation on configuring tax procedures and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOT_TXA005 error and ensure that the tax procedure is correctly set up for the specified country.