How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES001 - Cannot calculate taxes

TXS_MESSAGES001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot calculate taxes

What causes this issue?

The tax service API received the following error response: &V2&.
For more information on this error, verify the tax service logs in the
<LS>Operation Trace</> application with the external ID &V1&.

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.

TXS_MESSAGES001 - Details

• The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES001: "Cannot calculate taxes" typically indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax amount for a transaction. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes
  
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax code required for the transaction may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor).
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may be incorrect. This includes settings in the tax calculation procedure, tax rates, or tax jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in tax determination.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be configured to allow tax calculation (e.g., certain document types may not support tax).
  
  
  Country-Specific