How To Fix VKKTAX124 - TXPOS field or STRKZ was initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKTAX - FS-CD: Messages for Insurance Tax

• Message number: 124

• Message text: TXPOS field or STRKZ was initialized

What causes this issue?

It is not permissible to post a document with a tax code for other taxes
(STRKZ) or with a tax reference (TXPOS) if a an insurance tax schedule
(INSTAXS) does not exist.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKTAX124 - TXPOS field or STRKZ was initialized ?

  The SAP error message VKKTAX124 indicates that the TXPOS field or the STRKZ (tax indicator) was initialized, which typically means that the system is unable to find the necessary tax information for the transaction being processed. This error often occurs in the context of tax determination in sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax determination procedures may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The customer or material master data may be missing relevant tax information.
  Transaction Data Issues: The transaction being processed may not have the necessary tax-related fields populated.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may interfere with the standard tax determination process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) and ensure that the tax codes are correctly defined.
  Verify the tax determination procedure in OBCL and ensure that it is correctly assigned to the relevant country and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) and ensure that the tax classification fields are filled out correctly.
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the relevant tax classification.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales order, invoice, or other transaction documents have the necessary tax fields populated. Check the relevant document for any missing tax information.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the tax determination process to identify where the initialization occurs. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax determination for your specific version of SAP, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Codes), OBCL (Tax Determination), XD03 (Customer Master), and MM03 (Material Master).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VKKTAX124 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Tax Jurisdictions: Ensure that the tax jurisdictions are correctly set up in the system, as this can affect tax determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VKKTAX124 error in your SAP system.