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