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

TXS_MESSAGES017 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TXS_MESSAGES017 - Details

• The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES017 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code being used for a transaction in Brazil. This error typically arises when the tax code entered does not match the requirements for the specific item type or is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specific item type.
  Item Type Mismatch: The item type being processed may require a specific tax code that is different from what has been entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax codes may not be properly configured in the system for Brazilian tax regulations.
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code may not be assigned to the relevant material or service master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Code: Verify that the tax code entered is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the tax code