How To Fix RECD074 - Tax type and tax group are required entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Tax type and tax group are required entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD074 - Tax type and tax group are required entries ?

  The SAP error message RECD074 indicates that certain required fields related to tax configuration are missing in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the system requires both a tax type and a tax group to be specified for the transaction you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as invoicing or posting documents, where tax calculations are necessary.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Type and Tax Group: The most common cause of this error is that the tax type and tax group fields are not filled in the relevant transaction or document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes in the system, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate tax type and group.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the required tax information during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that both the tax type and tax group fields are filled in correctly.
  Enter Required Information: If the fields are empty, enter the appropriate tax type and tax group based on the nature of the transaction.
  Review Tax Configuration: If the error persists, check the tax configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined with the appropriate tax types and groups.
  Verify that the tax types and groups are correctly assigned to the relevant company codes and business areas.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the correct tax types and groups to use for specific transactions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to enter tax information correctly in transactions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and F-02 (General Posting) where this error might occur.
  Tax Configuration: Understanding the configuration of tax codes, tax types, and tax groups in SAP is crucial for resolving this error. This includes knowing how to navigate through the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax configuration and error messages for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECD074 error and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly with the necessary tax information.