How To Fix M8226 - An error occurred while processing tax data

M8226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 226

• Message text: An error occurred while processing tax data

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8226 - An error occurred while processing tax data ?

  The SAP error message M8226, which states "An error occurred while processing tax data," typically occurs during the processing of transactions that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or invoice postings. This error can arise due to various reasons related to tax configuration, master data, or transaction data.
  Causes of Error M8226
  
  
  Tax 
  Configuration Issues: 
  
  Incorrect or incomplete tax codes in the system.
  Missing tax determination settings for specific countries or regions.
  Issues with tax calculation procedures or routines.
  
  
  
  Master Data Problems:
  
  Incomplete or incorrect master data for customers, vendors, or materials that affect tax calculations.
  Missing tax classification in material master or customer/vendor master records.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data Issues:
  
  Incorrectly entered tax codes in the transaction.
  Inconsistencies between the tax codes used in the transaction and those defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  Custom ABAP code or enhancements that interfere with standard tax processing logic.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Issues with the configuration of the country-specific tax settings.
  Problems with the integration