How To Fix J3RFVAT131 - Please maintain tax codes in Customizing for Company Code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFVAT -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Please maintain tax codes in Customizing for Company Code &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the tax codes in the
<DS:SIMG.V_J_3RTSE_TAXAGN>Define Tax codes for VAT Paid for Other Party
</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFVAT131 - Please maintain tax codes in Customizing for Company Code &1 ?

  The SAP error message J3RFVAT131 indicates that there is an issue with the tax codes configuration for a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary tax codes that are required for processing transactions related to VAT (Value Added Tax) in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes required for the company code are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax codes may not be properly configured in the Customizing settings for the company code.
  Company Code Not Set Up: The company code itself may not be set up correctly in relation to tax settings.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the company code is in a jurisdiction that requires specific tax codes, and those codes are not defined, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error J3RFVAT131, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Customizing settings.
  Use the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Codes:
  
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Calculation Procedure
  
  Ensure that the tax codes for the relevant company code are maintained. You may need to create new tax codes or modify existing ones.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Codes to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes are assigned to the correct company code. This can be done in the same section where you maintain tax codes.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  If applicable, verify that the tax jurisdiction settings are correct and that the necessary tax codes are defined for that jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as OBYZ (for maintaining tax codes) and OB40 (for assigning tax codes to company codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining tax codes and understanding VAT settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the tax codes are properly maintained and configured for the company code in question, you should be able to resolve the error message J3RFVAT131.