FR071 - Taxes on sales/purchases group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Taxes on sales/purchases group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR071 - Taxes on sales/purchases group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FR071 indicates that there is an issue with the tax classification for a specific tax code in the system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the relevant tax group for the specified tax code in the configuration settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group: The tax group associated with the tax code does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the tax settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the tax code or tax group fields.
  Tax Code Deactivation: The tax code might have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or FTXP) to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code you are using is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate tax group.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Groups:
  
  If the tax group does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OB40.
  Define the necessary tax groups and ensure they are linked to the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Settings:
  
  Check the settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  Ensure that all required tax codes and groups are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Verify if the tax code has been deactivated. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Define Tax Groups
  SPRO: Access SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax configuration and error messages.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FR071 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.