How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES017 - Enter a valid tax code for Brazil according to your item type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter a valid tax code for Brazil according to your item type

What causes this issue?

The following are possible causes for this error:
The <LS>Tax Code</> field is blank.
The tax code is not accordant with the item type.
The tax code you entered is invalid for Brazil.

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?

For a <LS>Materials</> item type, enter a tax code that is in the range
of 00 and 99.
For a <LS>Services </>item type, enter a tax code that is in a T + No
format, for example, T0 or T1 are valid tax codes.
The valid values are listed in the <LS>Search Help </>(F4 Help) function
of the field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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