How To Fix FS715 - Following tax codes are not allowed: **,-,+,<,>,+B,-B

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Following tax codes are not allowed: **,-,+,<,>,+B,-B

What causes this issue?

Creating a tax code that can also occur as a possible tax category
of a G/L account is prevented so that they may not be mixed up.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please choose another identification code for your tax code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS715 - Following tax codes are not allowed: **,-,+,<,>,+B,-B ?

  The SAP error message FS715 indicates that there are tax codes in your transaction that are not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message FS715 is triggered when the system encounters tax codes that are not valid or not configured correctly in the system. The specific tax codes mentioned in the error message (e.g., **, -, +, <, >, +B, -B) are likely placeholders or invalid entries that the system does not recognize as valid tax codes.
  Possible Reasons:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code Configuration: The tax codes may not be properly defined in the system.
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered invalid characters or symbols as tax codes.
  Missing Tax Code: The required tax code for the transaction may not be set up in the system.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow specific tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FS715 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the appropriate path in your SAP version) to check the configuration of tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax codes you are trying to use are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Verify the input data for the transaction. Ensure that the tax codes entered are valid and correctly formatted.
  Remove any invalid characters or symbols from the tax code field.
  
  
  
  Consult Tax Code Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's tax code documentation to ensure you are using the correct codes for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using allows for the tax codes you are trying to apply.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to tax code configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to tax code handling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and management for your specific version of SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FS715 error in your SAP system.