How To Fix ICL_H047 - Add invoice tax code &1 to the customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_H - Health Insurance

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Add invoice tax code &1 to the customizing settings

What causes this issue?

There are no Customizing settings for the type of sales tax calculation
with invoice items &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISIS_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_H047 - Add invoice tax code &1 to the customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message ICL_H047 indicates that there is a missing tax code in the customizing settings for the invoicing process. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance module (ICL) when the system is trying to process an invoice that includes a tax code that has not been defined in the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specific tax code (denoted as &1 in the error message) in the customizing settings for tax codes. This can happen if:
  
  The tax code has not been created in the system.
  The tax code exists but is not assigned to the relevant company code or business area.
  The tax code is not properly configured for the specific transaction type or document type being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add the missing tax code to the customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  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 -> Check Calculation Procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Codes:
  
  In the customizing settings, look for the option to define tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code mentioned in the error message is created and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Codes:
  
  Make sure that the tax code is assigned to the relevant company code and that it is active.
  Check if the tax code is linked to the appropriate tax calculation procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Verify that the tax code is set up with the correct rates and that it is applicable for the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the invoicing process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB40 (to maintain tax codes) or OBYZ (to maintain tax calculation procedures) to access the relevant settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring tax codes and settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the Financial Accounting or Insurance modules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL_H047 error and ensure that the necessary tax codes are properly configured in your SAP system.