How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES012 - Cannot calculate taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cannot calculate taxes

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Verify the tax service logs in the <LS>Operation Trace</> application
with the external ID &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES012 - Cannot calculate taxes ?

  The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES012, which states "Cannot calculate taxes," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax amounts for a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes required for the transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may be incorrect or incomplete, such as missing tax rates or incorrect tax jurisdiction settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for customers, vendors, or materials may not have the necessary tax information.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be set up to allow tax calculation.
  Country-Specific Settings: There may be country-specific tax settings that are not configured correctly.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow tax calculations based on the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Tax Codes: Verify that the tax codes used in the transaction are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the tax code configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Tax Configuration: Ensure that the tax configuration is complete and accurate. This includes checking tax rates, tax categories, and jurisdiction codes.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (customer, vendor, material) includes the necessary tax information. This may involve updating the tax classification fields.
  Transaction Type Settings: Review the settings for the transaction type being used to ensure that it allows for tax calculation.
  Country-Specific Configuration: If the transaction involves specific countries, ensure that the country-specific tax settings are correctly configured.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on tax calculation problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB40 (for tax codes), OBYZ (for tax determination), and OBD2 (for tax jurisdiction) to review and configure tax settings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the tax calculation works as expected.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TXS_MESSAGES012 error in SAP.