How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES036 - Cannot find mappings between ext. tax codes and SAP S/4HANA tax codes

TXS_MESSAGES036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cannot find mappings between ext. tax codes and SAP S/4HANA tax codes

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?

In the
<DS:SIMG.V_TXS_TAX_CODE>Map S/4HANA Tax Codes to External Tax Codes</>
Customizing activity, map the relation between external tax codes and
SAP S/4HANA tax codes.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TXS_MESSAGES036 - Details

• The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES036 indicates that the system cannot find the mappings between external tax codes and the internal SAP S/4HANA tax codes. This issue typically arises in the context of tax determination processes, especially when integrating with external systems or when using tax calculation services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary mappings between the external tax codes (used by external systems or tax calculation services) and the internal SAP tax codes have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the tax code mapping settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If you have recently migrated data or upgraded your system, the mappings may not have been transferred correctly.
  External Tax Provider Issues: If you are using an external tax provider, there may be issues with the configuration or communication between SAP and the external service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Code Mappings:
  
  Go to the transaction