How To Fix FR402 - Address of taxes on sales/purchases group & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Address of taxes on sales/purchases group & not found

What causes this issue?

The address of the taxes on sales/purchases group &V1& is not
maintained.
<ZH>Procedure for the system administrator</>
Maintain the address of this taxes on sales/purchases group. For this,
select the taxes on sales/purchases group when executing the function
and then choose the menu path <LS>Edit -> Address</>.

<DS:TRAN.OBCM>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR402 - Address of taxes on sales/purchases group & not found ?

  The SAP error message FR402, which states "Address of taxes on sales/purchases group & not found," typically occurs in the context of tax determination in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the appropriate tax address for the specified tax classification or tax group.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax configuration for the specified tax group may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Group Assignment: The tax group assigned to the customer or vendor master data may not be valid or may not have a corresponding address.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master records related to tax classification.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise due to country-specific tax settings that have not been properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OB40 (for tax groups) and verify that the tax groups are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax codes are assigned to the correct tax groups.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data (transaction codes XD02 for customers and XD03 for vendors) to ensure that the correct tax group is assigned.
  Make sure that the address details for the tax group are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Addresses:
  
  Use transaction code OBB8 to maintain the tax addresses for the relevant tax groups. Ensure that the addresses are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate tax groups.
  
  
  
  Check Country-Specific Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the country-specific tax settings in the SAP system to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OB40, OBB8, XD02, and XD03 for managing tax configurations and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration and the FR402 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.