How To Fix ICL_CF249 - No related tax item with tax code &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: No related tax item with tax code &1 found

What causes this issue?

If an item to be paid out has a tax code, the system expects a payment
item with the tax amount.
In this case there is a payment item with the tax code &v1&, but the
system was unable to find the related tax item with the same tax code
&v1&.

System Response

The system cannot process the payment.

How to fix this error?

If you want the system to create the tax item(s):
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_CF249 - No related tax item with tax code &1 found ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CF249, which states "No related tax item with tax code &1 found," typically occurs in the context of tax processing within the SAP system, particularly in the Insurance Contract Lifecycle (ICL) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a tax item associated with the specified tax code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the tax code does not exist or is not linked to the relevant tax items.
  Incorrect Tax Code Usage: The tax code being used may not be applicable for the transaction or context in which it is being applied.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the related tax item.
  Tax Item Not Created: The necessary tax item for the specified tax code may not have been created in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the configuration of the tax code.
  Ensure that the tax code exists and is properly set up with the necessary tax items.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code Usage:
  
  Review the transaction or document where the error occurred to ensure that the correct tax code is being used.
  Confirm that the tax code is applicable for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Tax Items:
  
  If the tax item does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the tax configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax item is linked to the correct tax code.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data related to the transaction (e.g., customer/vendor master data) to ensure that all necessary tax information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax code configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, FTXP, and OB40 for tax configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax processing and the specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify tax configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.