How To Fix FX237 - Tax code must be code from G/L account

FX237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Tax code must be code from G/L account

What causes this issue?

An entry in the account master specifies that you can only enter tax
code &v1& for this account. &v2& is not possible.

System Response

The item is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Set the tax code in the sample item to &v1& or change the tax category
in the account master to &v2&.
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FX237 - Details

• The SAP error message FX237 ("Tax code must be code from G/L account") typically occurs when there is an issue with the tax code being used in a transaction that does not correspond to the tax codes defined for the General Ledger (G/L) account involved. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, such as invoice postings or journal entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code entered in the transaction does not match the tax codes allowed for the specific G/L account.
  G/L Account Configuration: The G/L account may not be configured to allow the use of the specified tax code.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support the tax code being used.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the G/L account or the tax code may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account in the SAP system and verify the