How To Fix GJ697 - Taxcode not Defined for Tax Calculation.

GJ697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Taxcode not Defined for Tax Calculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ697 - Taxcode not Defined for Tax Calculation. ?

  The SAP error message GJ697, which states "Tax code not defined for tax calculation," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid tax code for the transaction you are trying to process. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), and is often related to configuration issues in the tax settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax code may not be properly configured in the relevant tax calculation procedures.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not be linked to the appropriate tax code.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not have the necessary tax settings configured.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax code may not be defined for the specific country or region you are working in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define the Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or FTXP for tax