How To Fix FX238 - Tax code & unknown

FX238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Tax code & unknown

What causes this issue?

Tax code &V1& is not defined for any calculation procedure.

System Response

The item was not saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the tax code in the sample item or create the tax code again.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX238 - Tax code & unknown ?

  The SAP error message FX238, which states "Tax code & unknown," typically occurs when the system encounters a tax code that is not recognized or defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, creation of purchase orders, or when executing tax-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the tax settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tax code entered.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax code may not be valid for the specific country or region you are working in.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Recent changes in tax regulations may have rendered the existing tax codes obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or FTXP) to check the tax code configuration.
  Ensure that the tax code you are