How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC013 - Tax Rate is not defined in Record &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC - Message class for US internal tax calculation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Tax Rate is not defined in Record &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC013 - Tax Rate is not defined in Record &. ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC013 indicates that a tax rate is not defined for a specific record in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of transactions that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, invoices, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Tax Rate Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the tax rate for the specified jurisdiction or tax code is not defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The tax code is not set up correctly in the system.
  The tax rate for the specific jurisdiction is missing or has not been maintained.
  The tax configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code assigned to the transaction may not correspond to a valid tax rate in the system.
  
  
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may require updates to the tax rates in the system, which may not have been implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the appropriate path in your SAP version) to check the tax code configuration.
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is correctly defined and has a valid tax rate associated with it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Rates:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to maintain tax rates for the relevant tax codes and jurisdictions.
  Ensure that the tax rates are defined for the specific country and state (if applicable) where the transaction is taking place.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  Check if the jurisdiction for the transaction is correctly set up and that the tax rate is defined for that jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Authorities:
  
  If there have been recent changes in tax regulations, consult with your tax department or relevant authorities to ensure that the correct rates are being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Rates
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Items (to check if the vendor has the correct tax information)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items (to check if the G/L account has the correct tax information)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining tax codes and rates.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC013 and ensure that tax calculations are performed correctly in your SAP system.