How To Fix ICC_NL005 - Warning: no tax codes selected - validity checks can not be performed

ICC_NL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NL - Country specific messages for the Netherlands

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Warning: no tax codes selected - validity checks can not be performed

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ICC_NL005 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_NL005 with the warning "no tax codes selected - validity checks cannot be performed" typically occurs in the context of tax determination processes, particularly in the Netherlands. This warning indicates that the system is unable to perform validity checks for tax codes because none have been selected for the transaction or document in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The most common cause is that the relevant tax codes have not been assigned to the transaction or document. This can happen if the tax codes are not configured correctly in the system or if they are not applicable to the specific transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax determination settings in the SAP system, such as missing tax types or incorrect settings in the tax calculation procedure.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be set up to allow for tax codes, or it