How To Fix ICL_CF248 - Tax code &1 must exist in tax item and payment item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CF - Insurance Solution Claims Settlement/Payment Financial Part

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Tax code &1 must exist in tax item and payment item

What causes this issue?

The system expects a payment item with the same tax code &V1& as in a
tax item.
In this case there is a tax item with the tax code &V1&, but the system
was unable to find the related payment item with the same tax code &V1&
.

System Response

The system cannot process the payment.

How to fix this error?

Perform one of the following activities:
Add the tax code &V1& to the relevant payment item.
If you want the system to create the tax item(s):
Delete the tax items (by deleting the payment amounts)
Enter the tax code in the relevant payment items
Set the <ZK>Determine Tax</> flag.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CF248 - Tax code &1 must exist in tax item and payment item ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CF248 indicates that there is a mismatch or missing tax code in the context of tax items and payment items within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of insurance claims processing or financial transactions where tax codes are essential for proper accounting and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The specified tax code (&1) does not exist in the system for the relevant tax item or payment item.
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant tax categories.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the tax code entered in the transaction.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for tax codes may not be consistent across different modules or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the configuration of tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code exists and is properly configured for the relevant tax categories.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code Assignment:
  
  Check if the tax code is assigned to the relevant tax item and payment item in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax code is valid for the specific transaction type you are processing.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurred and verify that the tax code entered is correct.
  If there is a typo, correct it and try processing the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Consult Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant tax codes to ensure consistency across the system.
  If necessary, update or correct the master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ for tax code configuration, FB60 for vendor invoices, or FB70 for customer invoices.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on tax code configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL_CF248 error and ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured and utilized in your SAP transactions.