How To Fix FQ245 - G/L account is not tax-relevant & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 245

• Message text: G/L account is not tax-relevant & & &

What causes this issue?

The G/L account for the input or output tax has not been
defined as tax-relevant.

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?

Please assigne a tax-relevant account or define the account as a tax-
relevant account (see tax code).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ245 - G/L account is not tax-relevant & & & ?

  The SAP error message FQ245 indicates that the General Ledger (G/L) account you are trying to use in a transaction is not marked as tax-relevant. This can occur in various financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  
  G/L Account Configuration: The G/L account in question is not configured to be tax-relevant in the system. This means that it does not have the necessary settings to handle tax calculations.
  Account Type: The account may be set up as a non-tax-relevant account, which is common for certain types of accounts (e.g., certain expense accounts).
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a tax-relevant account, but the one selected does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Settings:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Check the settings for the account in question. Ensure that the "Tax Category" is set appropriately (e.g., "Tax-relevant").
  If necessary, change the account settings to make it tax-relevant.
  
  
  
  Use a Different G/L Account:
  
  If the current G/L account is not meant to be tax-relevant, consider using a different account that is configured to handle tax.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration or which account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the G/L account. Some transactions may require specific types of accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Tax Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that your tax configuration in the system is set up correctly. This includes tax codes, tax categories, and the relevant settings in the financial accounting module.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling tax-relevant accounts and transactions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ245 error and proceed with your transaction.