How To Fix M8309 - No tax code found for difference

M8309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 309

• Message text: No tax code found for difference

What causes this issue?

The invoice to be checked contains a difference. Since the system
cannot determine a tax code in the invoice items, the difference
cannot be assigned a tax code. The invoice cannot be correctly
verified.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8309 - No tax code found for difference ?

  The SAP error message M8309 "No tax code found for difference" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document postings when there is a discrepancy in tax calculations. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid tax code to apply to the difference amount that arises during a transaction, such as a goods receipt or invoice verification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code for the specific transaction type or material is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code assigned to the material or vendor may not be appropriate for the transaction.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a corresponding tax code.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have the necessary tax code settings.
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, the system may not find a tax code