How To Fix G4052 - Default tax codes for the company code must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Default tax codes for the company code must be maintained

What causes this issue?

You tried to activate a company code that is not fully configured yet.
Default input tax code and output tax code are required information for
companies using the joint venture functionality.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.GJ43>Add</> the tax codes
in the global parameters of the company.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4052 - Default tax codes for the company code must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message G4052, which states "Default tax codes for the company code must be maintained," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the default tax codes for a specific company code in the configuration settings. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting invoices or creating purchase orders, where tax codes are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The default tax codes for the specified company code have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being used in the transaction may not have the necessary tax codes assigned.
  Tax Code Deactivation: The tax codes that were previously set up may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary tax code settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G4052 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  Ensure that the required tax codes are defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Default Tax Codes:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the default tax codes for the company code are maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Maintain Default Tax Codes.
  Assign the appropriate tax codes for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up and that it is active.
  Check if the company code is linked to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivated Tax Codes:
  
  Review the list of tax codes to ensure that the ones you need are active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYZ (for maintaining tax codes) and OB40 (for maintaining tax determination) to access relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the problem.