How To Fix FS776 - Tax type & deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 776

• Message text: Tax type & deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS776 - Tax type & deactivated ?

  The SAP error message FS776, which states "Tax type & deactivated," typically occurs when a specific tax type has been deactivated in the system, leading to issues in processing transactions that require that tax type. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Tax Type: The tax type in question has been deactivated in the system configuration. This can happen due to changes in tax regulations, business requirements, or errors during system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being marked as inactive.
  Changes in Tax Legislation: Changes in local tax laws may require certain tax types to be deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Tax Type:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for tax configuration.
  Find the tax type that is causing the error and check its status.
  If it is deactivated, reactivate it by changing its status to active.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax type is correctly configured with all necessary parameters, such as tax rates, tax codes, and relevant accounts.
  Verify that the tax type is assigned to the appropriate company codes and is valid for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the deactivation is due to changes in tax legislation, consult with tax professionals to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After reactivating the tax type, perform test transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB40 (for tax codes) or OBCO (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring tax types and codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS776 error and ensure that the necessary tax types are active for your transactions.