How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES012 - Cannot calculate taxes

TXS_MESSAGES012 - Overview

• 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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TXS_MESSAGES012 - Details

• 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