How To Fix RERACA002 - Parameter for tax calculation was not entered in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERACA - Messages for Package RE_RA_CA Accounting Interface

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Parameter for tax calculation was not entered in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You can enter the type and method of tax calculation in the parameters
for service charge settlement. This is not entered in the selected
setting.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERACA002 - Parameter for tax calculation was not entered in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message RERACA002 indicates that a parameter required for tax calculation has not been configured in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system attempts to perform tax calculations but cannot find the necessary parameters.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax calculation parameters have not been set up in the Customizing settings for the relevant company code or tax area.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type being used in the transaction may not have been defined properly in the system.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes that are supposed to be used for the transaction may not be defined or assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  Ensure that the necessary tax calculation parameters are defined for your company code.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Codes:
  
  In the same IMG path, check if the tax codes are defined under Tax on Sales/Purchases > Define Tax Codes.
  Make sure that the tax codes you are trying to use in your transaction are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Codes to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the tax codes are assigned to the relevant company code under Tax on Sales/Purchases > Assign Tax Codes to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Calculation Procedure:
  
  Verify that the tax calculation procedure is correctly assigned to your company code. This can be found under Tax on Sales/Purchases > Assign Tax Calculation Procedure to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the correct tax codes are being used and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as OBYZ (for tax code configuration) and OB40 (for tax calculation procedures).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the configuration issue causing the RERACA002 error message.