How To Fix FS781 - Tax code & is still used in country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Tax code & is still used in country &

What causes this issue?

The tax code &V1& is still used in other countires, for example in
country &V2&.
When deleting the tax code &V1& in country &V3&, only the percentage
rates maintained in country &V3& are therefore deleted and not,
however, the definition of the tax code itself (properties and
description).
The properties of the tax code are dependent on the calculation
procedure used (in this case: &V4&) and not on the country. Several
countries can use the same calculation procedure.
When deleting a tax code which is not used any more in any other
country, the properties of the tax code dependent on the calculation
procedure are then also deleted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS781 - Tax code & is still used in country & ?

  The SAP error message FS781 indicates that a tax code is still in use in a specific country, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or changing the tax code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, where the tax code is linked to various documents or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The tax code is currently being used in open transactions, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other financial documents.
  Configuration Settings: The tax code may be configured in various settings, such as tax determination, tax reporting, or other related areas.
  Master Data: The tax code might be linked to master data records, such as vendor or customer records, which are still active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check tables such as BSET (Document Segment: Tax Data) or BSAK (Accounting Document Segment) to find where the tax code is being used.
  Review any open documents or transactions that reference the tax code.
  
  
  
  Clear Transactions:
  
  If the tax code is used in open transactions, you may need to clear or close those transactions before you can modify or delete the tax code.
  This may involve reversing invoices, clearing purchase orders, or making adjustments in the system.
  
  
  
  Change Configuration:
  
  If the tax code is part of a configuration setting, you may need to update the configuration to remove the tax code from the relevant settings.
  Ensure that the tax code is not assigned to any tax determination procedures or reporting configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling tax codes in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Archiving:
  
  If the tax code is no longer needed, consider archiving the related transactions or data to free up the tax code for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and OB40 (for tax determination).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to tax codes and error FS781.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to tax codes and related configurations.
  
  If you continue to face issues, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.