How To Fix REEXFI261 - No tax code for input tax distribution is assigned to &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No tax code for input tax distribution is assigned to &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The system cannot process multilevel tax codes during posting of input
tax distribution.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have to assign an input tax indicator in Customizing to each
multilevel tax code that is used for input tax distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI261 - No tax code for input tax distribution is assigned to &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message REEXFI261 indicates that there is no tax code assigned for input tax distribution for a specific document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with tax calculations and distributions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code required for the input tax distribution is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax code may not be properly configured in the relevant tax settings or may not be assigned to the appropriate company code or transaction type.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not have the necessary tax code settings.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the correct tax information assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REEXFI261 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes).
  Ensure that the tax code you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the relevant company code or transaction type.
  Use transaction code OB40 to assign tax codes to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the correct tax codes are assigned to the document types you are using.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Verify the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct tax information is assigned. You can check this in transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OB40, OBY6, XK03, and FD03 for checking and configuring tax codes and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax code configuration and error REEXFI261 for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and input tax distribution for a deeper understanding of the settings involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.