How To Fix FS775 - Only tax types for jurisdiction & can be deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 775

• Message text: Only tax types for jurisdiction & can be deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS775 - Only tax types for jurisdiction & can be deactivated ?

  The SAP error message FS775, which states "Only tax types for jurisdiction & can be deactivated," typically occurs in the context of tax configuration within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax types and jurisdictions in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to deactivate a tax type that is still being used in the system for a specific jurisdiction. In SAP, tax types are linked to jurisdictions, and if a tax type is actively assigned to any transactions or configurations, it cannot be deactivated until it is removed from those assignments.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the tax type is being used. You can check:
  
  Tax codes in the system that are linked to the tax type.
  Any open transactions or documents that reference the tax type.
  Configuration settings in the tax determination process.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments: Once you identify where the tax type is being used, you need to:
  
  Change or delete any tax codes that are using the tax type.
  Ensure that there are no active transactions or documents that reference the tax type.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Tax Type: After ensuring that the tax type is no longer in use, you can proceed to deactivate it:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration path in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Types).
  Select the tax type and deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Make sure there are no other dependencies or configurations that might still be referencing the tax type.
  
  
  Testing: After deactivation, perform testing to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that there are no further issues related to tax calculations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax codes) and OB40 (for tax type configuration) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and management.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI expert for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS775 error and successfully deactivate the tax type in question.