How To Fix REXCPTPT005 - No tax rate found in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCPTPT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No tax rate found in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCPTPT005 - No tax rate found in customizing ?

  The SAP error message REXCPTPT005: No tax rate found in customizing typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid tax rate for a specific transaction or document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, sales order creation, or when posting accounting documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax rates for the relevant country or region may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to any tax rate in the system.
  Invalid Tax Jurisdiction: If the transaction involves a specific tax jurisdiction, it may not be set up correctly.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be linked to the appropriate tax settings.
  Changes in Tax Legislation: Recent changes in tax laws may not have been updated in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OB40 (for tax determination) to verify that the tax codes and rates are correctly configured for the relevant country and transaction type.
  Ensure that the tax rates are active and valid for the period in which the transaction is being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax code used in the transaction. Ensure it is valid and corresponds to the correct tax rate.
  You can use transaction code FTXP to view and maintain tax codes.
  
  
  
  Validate Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the jurisdiction settings to ensure they are correctly defined and linked to the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is correctly configured to allow for tax determination. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Rates:
  
  If there have been recent changes in tax legislation, ensure that the tax rates are updated in the system. This may involve consulting with your finance or tax department.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  OB40: Maintain Tax Determination
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax configuration and updates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in tax configuration.