How To Fix FS710 - Tax code & is not defined in the procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Tax code & is not defined in the procedure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS710 - Tax code & is not defined in the procedure & ?

  The SAP error message FS710 indicates that a specific tax code is not defined in the tax procedure being used in the system. This error typically occurs during financial transactions, such as posting invoices or payments, where tax codes are required for proper tax calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Definition: The tax code you are trying to use has not been defined in the tax procedure assigned to the company code or the relevant transaction.
  Incorrect Tax Procedure: The tax procedure assigned to the company code may not include the tax code you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax codes or tax procedures in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax code in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code OBQ1 to view the tax procedures assigned to your company code.
  Ensure that the tax code is included in the relevant tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Code to Tax Procedure:
  
  If the tax code is missing from the tax procedure, you will need to add it. This can be done in the configuration settings for tax codes and tax procedures.
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Procedures and ensure that the tax code is included in the appropriate tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Check and maintain tax codes.
  OBQ1: View tax procedures.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax code configuration and procedures.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax codes and procedures in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS710 error and ensure that the tax code is properly defined in the tax procedure.