How To Fix FOT_TXA020 - Tax Account could not be determined for &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TXA - Tax abroad messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Tax Account could not be determined for &1.

What causes this issue?

Tax Account could not be determined for &V1& (Chart of
Accounts/Transaction Key/Tax Code/Company Code Country/Tax Country).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the tax account assignments using the Automatic Account
Determination configuration step.

Maintain the tax account assignments in View Cluster VC_T030K.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TXA020 - Tax Account could not be determined for &1. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TXA020, which states "Tax Account could not be determined for &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is unable to identify the appropriate tax account for a given transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when processing invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax accounts may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing entries in the tax determination tables.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have an associated tax account.
  Account Determination Issues: The account determination settings for the relevant transaction type may not be set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary tax information, such as tax classification.
  Country-Specific Settings: If the transaction involves cross-border transactions, the country-specific tax settings may not be configured correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate tax accounts.
  Verify the tax account determination settings in OB40 (for account determination) to ensure that the correct accounts are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is valid and has been set up correctly in the system.
  Check if the tax code is active and applicable for the relevant transaction type.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the tax classification is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant tax information is filled out in the master data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Country-Specific Settings:
  
  If the transaction involves multiple countries, ensure that the country-specific tax settings are correctly configured.
  Review any specific requirements for tax determination based on the country of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try processing the transaction with different tax codes or accounts to see if the issue persists.
  This can help identify if the problem is specific to a certain configuration or tax code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Codes), OB40 (Account Determination), and XK02 (Change Vendor) or XD02 (Change Customer) for master data checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax determination issues, as there may be patches or updates that address specific problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or guides on tax configuration and account determination for more detailed instructions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configuration.