How To Fix GJ698 - Taxcode & not Defined for Tax Calculation.

GJ698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Taxcode & not Defined for Tax Calculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ698 - Taxcode & not Defined for Tax Calculation. ?

  The SAP error message GJ698, which states "Tax code & not defined for tax calculation," typically occurs when the system encounters a tax code that has not been properly configured in the system for tax calculation purposes. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), particularly in scenarios involving tax determination for transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code may not be assigned to the relevant company code or business area.
  Tax Code Deactivation: The tax code might have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  Incorrect Tax Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction settings may not align with the tax code being used.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like vendor or customer records) may not have the correct tax information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting