How To Fix OB422 - 'Tax Procedure To' is mandatory

OB422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 422

• Message text: 'Tax Procedure To' is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB422 - 'Tax Procedure To' is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message OB422, which states "'Tax Procedure To' is mandatory," typically occurs in the context of configuring tax procedures in the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field for tax configuration is missing or not properly set up.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a value for the "Tax Procedure To" field in the tax configuration settings, but it is either left blank or not defined. This can happen during the configuration of tax codes, tax procedures, or when setting up tax determination rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB422 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Procedure).
  
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax procedure you are working with is correctly defined. Look for the "Tax Procedure To" field and