How To Fix ICC_CHECKCBT020 - Tax codes defined for country &1, calc. proc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_CHECKCBT - Check Customizing of Condition-Based Tax Calculation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Tax codes defined for country &1, calc. proc. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_CHECKCBT020 - Tax codes defined for country &1, calc. proc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICC_CHECKCBT020 typically indicates an issue with tax codes that are defined for a specific country and calculation procedure. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with tax calculations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes required for the specified country and calculation procedure are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for tax calculation may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected tax codes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference tax codes.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific tax requirements, and if the necessary tax codes are not configured, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes).
  Verify that the tax codes for the specified country and calculation procedure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Tax Codes:
  
  If the required tax codes are missing, you will need to create them. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the existing tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Calculation Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the calculation procedure assigned to the country is appropriate and includes the necessary tax codes. You can check this in the configuration settings for tax calculation.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (e.g., vendor/customer master records) to ensure that the correct tax codes are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific country tax requirements and ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the tax calculations are now functioning correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, SPRO, and others related to tax configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax configuration and the specific error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the SAP system.
  Consult with Experts: If the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP FI/CO consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICC_CHECKCBT020 error and ensure that your tax codes are correctly configured for the specified country and calculation procedure.