How To Fix REEXFI242 - Zero tax indicator for input tax is not maintained in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Zero tax indicator for input tax is not maintained in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The zero tax indicators for input tax are <ZH>not</> entered in the
basic settings for the company code.

System Response

The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Inform system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Enter the missing tax type and tax group for input tax with a percentage
rate of 0% in Customizing under <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVCACCSET>Make Basic
Settings in Company Code</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI242 - Zero tax indicator for input tax is not maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message REEXFI242 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the zero tax indicator for input tax in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves input tax, but the system cannot find the necessary settings to handle zero-rated tax scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The zero tax indicator for input tax has not been maintained in the Customizing settings for the relevant tax codes.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used in the transaction does not have the appropriate settings for zero-rated tax.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If your organization operates in multiple jurisdictions, the tax settings for a specific jurisdiction may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REEXFI242 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings