How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE391 - Tax claimed type is not maintained for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Tax claimed type is not maintained for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE391 - Tax claimed type is not maintained for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE391 indicates that the tax claimed type is not maintained for a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises in the context of tax processing, particularly when dealing with tax claims or deductions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the tax claimed type, which is necessary for processing tax-related transactions, has not been defined or configured for the specified company code. This can happen if:
  
  The tax configuration for the company code is incomplete.
  The necessary tax types or categories have not been set up in the system.
  There may have been changes in tax regulations that require updates to the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the tax claimed type is properly maintained for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Tax Types.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Claimed Type:
  
  Look for the tax claimed type settings for the specific company code that is generating the error.
  Ensure that the tax claimed type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Claimed Type:
  
  If the tax claimed type is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  Enter the necessary details, including the tax type, description, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After updating the configuration, try to execute the transaction that previously generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBYZ (for maintaining tax codes) or OB40 (for defining tax types) depending on your specific requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on tax configuration and maintenance.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues or if the configuration is complex, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GTCN_MESSAGE391 error and ensure that the tax claimed type is properly maintained for your company code.