How To Fix OIUCW590 - Invalid tax code &4 for owner &1/&2,&3 in payment item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCW - PRA Payment Processing modules

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Invalid tax code &4 for owner &1/&2,&3 in payment item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCW590 - Invalid tax code &4 for owner &1/&2,&3 in payment item ?

  The SAP error message OIUCW590 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code being used in a payment item. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of tax calculations for payments related to owners or vendors.
  Cause:
  The error message "Invalid tax code &4 for owner &1/&2,&3 in payment item" suggests that:
  
  The tax code specified (represented by &4) is not valid for the owner identified by &1 (owner ID) and &2 (owner type) in the context of the payment item.
  The tax code may not be defined in the system, or it may not be applicable for the specific transaction type or owner.
  There could be a configuration issue in the tax settings or the payment item setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the tax code settings.
  Ensure that the tax code specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Owner and Payment Item:
  
  Check the details of the owner (ID and type) and the payment item to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the owner is allowed to use the specified tax code.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Item:
  
  If the tax code is incorrect, update the payment item with a valid tax code that is applicable for the owner and the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific requirements for tax codes in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment item again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Configuration for tax codes.
  FB60, FB70: Transactions for entering vendor and customer invoices, where tax codes are often specified.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax code handling in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify tax codes and payment items.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIUCW590 error in your SAP system.