How To Fix FX233 - Account & requires a tax code

FX233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Account & requires a tax code

What causes this issue?

In the account master record for &V1&, it was defined that a tax
indicator must be given for this account.

System Response

The line item was not stored.

How to fix this error?

Enter the tax indicator in the sample document item or change the
account's master record by modifying the tax category.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX233 - Account & requires a tax code ?

  The SAP error message FX233 ("Account & requires a tax code") typically occurs when a transaction is being processed that involves a financial account that is configured to require a tax code, but no tax code has been specified in the transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, journal entries, or other financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The most common cause is that the transaction does not have a tax code assigned, which is mandatory for the specified account.
  Account Configuration: The account in question may be configured in the system to require a tax code for postings, which is common for accounts related to sales, purchases, or tax-related transactions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may inherently require a tax code based on the business rules or configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Assign a Tax Code: Ensure that a valid tax code is assigned to the