How To Fix IDCN233 - Enter an input tax code for non-taxable transactions

IDCN233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Enter an input tax code for non-taxable transactions

What causes this issue?

You want to calculate tax for a transaction. However, this is not
possible because the accounting closing method in China requires a tax
code for non-taxable transactions.

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?

Check the Customizing settings for

<LS>Financial Accounting</>, under <LS>Financial Accounting Global
Settings -> Tax on Sales / Purchases -> Posting -> Assign Tax Codes for
Non-Taxable Transactions</>.


<LS>Financial Accounting</>, under <LS>Financial Accounting Global
Settings -> Tax on Sales / Purchases -> Posting -> Assign Tax Codes for
Non-Taxable Transactions</>.

<LS>Financial Accounting (New)</>, under <LS>Financial Accounting
GlobalSettings (New) -> Tax on Sales / Purchases -> Posting -> Assign
Tax Codes for Non-Taxable Transactions</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN233 - Enter an input tax code for non-taxable transactions ?

  The SAP error message IDCN233, which states "Enter an input tax code for non-taxable transactions," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that is classified as non-taxable, but the system requires an input tax code to be specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with certain types of expenses or when processing invoices that are not subject to VAT or sales tax.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Tax Code: The transaction is marked as non-taxable, but the system expects an input tax code to be entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly for the specific transaction type.
  Transaction Type: The nature of the transaction may require a tax code even if it is non-taxable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an Input Tax Code: If the transaction is indeed non-taxable, you may need to enter a specific input tax code that corresponds to non-taxable transactions. This can