How To Fix FR472 - No target maintained for the tax on sales/purchases code selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 472

• Message text: No target maintained for the tax on sales/purchases code selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR472 - No target maintained for the tax on sales/purchases code selected ?

  The SAP error message FR472 "No target maintained for the tax on sales/purchases code selected" typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to tax codes in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid target for the specified tax code in the context of sales or purchases.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax code you are trying to use does not have a corresponding target maintained in the tax configuration settings.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code may not be valid for the transaction type you are processing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the tax code.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise due to country-specific tax settings that have not been properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases).
  Ensure that the tax code you are using has a valid target maintained for the relevant country and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you may need to create or modify it to ensure it has the correct target settings.
  Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the appropriate tax type and that the rates are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the correct tax codes are assigned.
  Ensure that the tax classification in the master data is appropriate for the transactions being processed.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making changes, test the transactions again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax code configuration for your country.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, SPRO, and others related to tax configuration.
  Country-Specific Tax Regulations: Be aware of the tax regulations applicable in your country, as they may affect how tax codes are configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax configuration issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR472 error and ensure that your tax codes are correctly configured in SAP.