How To Fix PTRA_DIALOGUE097 - Tax code &1 is not permitted for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTRA_DIALOGUE - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Tax code &1 is not permitted for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PTRA_DIALOGUE097 - Tax code &1 is not permitted for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message PTRA_DIALOGUE097 indicates that a specific tax code is not permitted for a given company code. This error typically arises during transactions that involve tax calculations, such as invoice postings or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the error message is not assigned to the company code in the system. This can happen if the tax code has not been defined for the specific company code or if it has been deactivated.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain tax codes, possibly due to legal or compliance reasons.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or vendor may not be correctly set up to allow the use of the specified tax code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Verify if the tax code in question is assigned to the relevant company code. If not, you may need to create or modify the tax code settings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is set up to use the tax code. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code under tax settings.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction. Ensure that the tax classification is set correctly and that it allows for the use of the specified tax code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax code or its implications, consult with your finance or accounting team 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: 
  
  OBYZ: Check tax codes.
  OB40: Define tax codes for sales and purchases.
  FS00: Check the general ledger accounts related to tax codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PTRA_DIALOGUE097 effectively.