How To Fix /PM0/ABD_ACC120 - No tax posting type has been defined for tax type &1 (country &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_ACC -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No tax posting type has been defined for tax type &1 (country &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABD_ACC120 - No tax posting type has been defined for tax type &1 (country &2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_ACC120 indicates that there is no tax posting type defined for a specific tax type in a given country. This error typically arises during the posting of transactions that involve tax calculations, such as sales or purchase transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the tax posting type has not been defined in the system for the specified tax type and country. This can happen if the tax configuration has not been completed or if there are changes in tax regulations that have not been updated in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type being used in the transaction may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may also occur if the country-specific settings for tax are not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB40 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define Tax Types) to check if the tax type is defined for the relevant country.
  Ensure that the tax posting type is assigned to the tax type for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Posting Types:
  
  If the tax posting type is missing, you will need to define it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the tax types.
  Make sure to assign the correct posting type to the tax type for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes associated with the transaction. Ensure that they are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate tax types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB40: Define Tax Types
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PM0/ABD_ACC120 and ensure that tax posting types are correctly defined in your SAP system.