How To Fix FS872 - Error when determining taxes: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Error when determining taxes: & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS872 - Error when determining taxes: & & ?

  The SAP error message FS872 ("Error when determining taxes: & &") typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax codes or tax amounts for a given transaction. This can happen in various modules, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and others that involve tax calculations.
  Causes of FS872 Error
  
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be properly configured in the system. This can include missing entries in the tax condition tables or incorrect settings in the tax determination procedure.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may not have the necessary tax information. For example, a customer may not have a valid tax classification.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the transaction involves multiple jurisdictions, the system may not be able to determine the correct tax jurisdiction based on the provided data.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: Certain document types may not be configured to handle tax calculations properly.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard tax determination process.
  
  
  Solutions to FS872 Error
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax codes and ensure they are correctly set up.
  Verify that the tax condition records are maintained in the relevant condition tables (e.g., using transaction code VK11).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant customer or vendor to ensure that the tax classification is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the material master data has the appropriate tax information if applicable.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Jurisdictions:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction codes are correctly set up and that the system can determine the jurisdiction based on the address provided in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the configuration for the document type being used to ensure it is set up to allow tax determination.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom enhancements, consider debugging the code to identify any issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Tax Code Configuration
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures
  SE80: Object Navigator for debugging custom code
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for tax determination processes and configuration guides.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FS872 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.