How To Fix WAB223 - Tax country cannot be supplied, tax abroad not active for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Tax country cannot be supplied, tax abroad not active for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB223 - Tax country cannot be supplied, tax abroad not active for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message WAB223 indicates that the system cannot determine the tax country for a transaction because the tax abroad functionality is not active for the specified company code. This error typically arises in scenarios involving cross-border transactions where tax implications need to be considered.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Country Not Defined: The tax country for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Tax Abroad Not Active: The tax abroad functionality is not activated for the specified company code. This means that the system is not set up to handle tax calculations for transactions involving foreign entities or countries.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to tax codes, tax jurisdictions, or company code settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB223 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Tax Abroad:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Activate Tax Abroad.
  Ensure that the tax abroad functionality is activated for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the necessary tax codes for foreign transactions are defined in the system.
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes.
  Check if the tax codes for the foreign country are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the company code in the configuration.
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured to handle transactions involving foreign tax.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the vendor or customer involved in the transaction to ensure that the tax country is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your particular scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYZ (for tax code determination) or OBD2 (for tax jurisdiction) to check and configure tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax abroad functionality or the WAB223 error.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAB223 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for handling tax abroad scenarios.