How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES027 - Enter the tax code for sales or purchases

TXS_MESSAGES027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Enter the tax code for sales or purchases

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TXS_MESSAGES027 - Details

• The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES027, which states "Enter the tax code for sales or purchases," typically occurs when a transaction involving sales or purchases is being processed without a valid tax code being specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, purchase order, or invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The most common cause is that the tax code field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax codes may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant tax codes may not be assigned to the material or service being sold or purchased.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary tax information set up.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be set up to automatically derive a tax code based on the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Tax Code: Ensure that you enter a valid tax code in