How To Fix FR463 - No tax code has been defined in calculation procedure '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 463

• Message text: No tax code has been defined in calculation procedure '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR463 - No tax code has been defined in calculation procedure '&' ?

  The SAP error message FR463, which states "No tax code has been defined in calculation procedure '&'", typically occurs in the context of tax calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with VAT (Value Added Tax) in countries that require specific tax codes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to calculate tax for a transaction, but it cannot find a valid tax code associated with the specified calculation procedure. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code that should be used for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The calculation procedure may not be properly configured to include the necessary tax codes.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding tax code defined in the calculation procedure.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax codes may not be set up for the specific country or region you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR463 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Calculation Procedure).
  Verify that the tax code you are trying to use is defined in the calculation procedure specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Codes:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you can create it using transaction code FTXP (or through the SPRO path mentioned above).
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct calculation procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Calculation Procedure:
  
  Check the calculation procedure associated with the tax code to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the tax codes are assigned to the correct transaction types and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  If you are working with a specific country, ensure that the tax codes and calculation procedures are set up according to the local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration of tax calculation procedures.
  FTXP: Create or change tax codes.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and calculation procedures.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FR463 error in your SAP system.