How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING251 - Tax type code is missing for tax payable account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Tax type code is missing for tax payable account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING251 - Tax type code is missing for tax payable account ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING251 indicates that there is a missing tax type code for a tax payable account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of tax accounting, particularly when dealing with tax-related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Type Code: The primary cause of this error is that the tax type code has not been defined for the specified tax payable account in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the tax settings in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used in the transaction may not be correctly assigned to a tax type in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or FS00 for account details) to check the configuration of the tax payable account.
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly and that it is assigned to the appropriate tax type.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Type Code:
  
  If the tax type code is missing, you need to define it. You can do this in the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OBD2 (for tax type configuration).
  Make sure to assign the correct tax type code to the tax payable account.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the overall tax configuration in the system. This includes reviewing the tax codes and ensuring that they are correctly linked to the relevant accounts.
  Use transaction code OBB0 to review the tax settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax type code or configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB40: Maintain G/L Account Master Data
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBD2: Define Tax Types
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBB0: Tax Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to tax configuration issues.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations and tax settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING251 and ensure that your tax payable accounts are correctly configured in SAP.