How To Fix TAX_MAPEXTFLD001 - Missing table name or field name

TAX_MAPEXTFLD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAX_MAPEXTFLD - External Tax - Map Extension Fields

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Missing table name or field name

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TAX_MAPEXTFLD001 - Details

• The SAP error message TAX_MAPEXTFLD001 indicates that there is a missing table name or field name in the context of tax mapping or tax determination processes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary data to perform tax calculations or mappings due to incomplete configuration or missing entries.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The tax mapping configuration may not be fully set up, leading to missing references to tables or fields.
  Incorrect Customization: If custom tax logic or enhancements have been implemented, they may not correctly reference the required tables or fields.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tax tables that the system expects to find.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), some necessary objects may not have been included.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant tax configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like OB40