How To Fix FS779 - Tax code & jurisdiction & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Tax code & jurisdiction & was deleted

What causes this issue?

The specifications (percentage rates) for the tax code &V1& location
&V2& were deleted.
The tax code itself and the name were not deleted since specifications
on the tax code &V1& may still exist for other tax jurisdictions.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS779 - Tax code & jurisdiction & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message FS779 indicates that a specific tax code and jurisdiction combination has been deleted from the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where the system is trying to apply a tax code that no longer exists.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Tax Code: The tax code associated with a transaction has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the tax configuration or updates to the tax codes in the system may have led to the deletion.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, certain tax codes may not have been properly transferred or may have been intentionally removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax code settings.
  Verify if the tax code in question is indeed deleted. If it is, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you can recreate it using the transaction code OBYZ or FTXP (for tax code maintenance).
  Ensure that the tax code is properly configured with the correct jurisdiction and rates.
  
  
  
  Update Transactions:
  
  If the tax code was deleted and transactions are still referencing it, you may need to update those transactions to use a valid tax code.
  This may involve changing the tax code in the relevant documents or transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the deleted tax code in other configurations or transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to tax code management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Define Tax Code for Sales and Purchases
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address issues related to tax code management or specific bugs in your version of SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the new or updated tax code works correctly in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS779 error and ensure that your tax code configurations are accurate and up to date.