How To Fix GLO_FIN_TAX_INVC_HDR027 - Tax entity can be assigned to only one company code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FIN_TAX_INVC_HDR - Message Class of Tax Invoice Management

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Tax entity can be assigned to only one company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FIN_TAX_INVC_HDR027 - Tax entity can be assigned to only one company code. ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FIN_TAX_INVC_HDR027 indicates that a tax entity (such as a tax code or tax jurisdiction) is being assigned to more than one company code, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises during the configuration of tax settings or when trying to post transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The tax entity has been assigned to more than one company code in the system. Each tax entity should be unique to a single company code.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the tax settings or in the assignment of tax codes to company codes.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax codes in SAP (Transaction code: OBYZ or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Code).
  Verify the assignment of the tax entity to company codes. Ensure that each tax entity is assigned to only one company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If you find that a tax entity is assigned to multiple company codes, you will need to remove the duplicate assignments. Assign the tax entity to the appropriate company code only.
  If necessary, create a new tax entity for the additional company code if it requires a different tax setup.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that tax entities were correctly assigned. You may need to clean up the data in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when posting transactions involving the tax entity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring tax codes and entities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message GLO_FIN_TAX_INVC_HDR027 and ensure proper configuration of tax entities in your SAP system.