How To Fix FS887 - Error tax interface when creating external tax document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Error tax interface when creating external tax document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS887 - Error tax interface when creating external tax document ?

  The SAP error message FS887, which indicates an "Error tax interface when creating external tax document," typically arises during the process of interfacing with external tax calculation systems or when generating tax documents in SAP. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the tax interface settings in SAP can lead to this error. This includes settings related to tax codes, tax calculation procedures, or the external tax system.
  
  
  External Tax System Issues: If the external tax calculation system is down, misconfigured, or not responding, it can result in this error.
  
  
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the transaction being processed (e.g., customer master data, material master data, or transaction data) can lead to failures in tax document creation.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user or the system to access the external tax