How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE085 - Tax code not defined for company code &1 for cond type &2 in document &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Tax code not defined for company code &1 for cond type &2 in document &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE085 - Tax code not defined for company code &1 for cond type &2 in document &3 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE085 indicates that there is a missing tax code for a specific company code and condition type in the document being processed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with expense documents or invoices that require tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The primary cause of this error is that the tax code has not been defined for the specified company code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration for the company code may not be set up correctly, or the tax code may not be assigned to the relevant condition type.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be compatible with the tax code requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where the tax code is expected but not provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Code:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes).
  Ensure that the tax code is defined for the relevant company code and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify the tax configuration for the company code in the system. Ensure that the tax code is assigned to the correct condition type.
  Use transaction code OBQ3 to check the condition types and their associated tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type being used is appropriate for the tax code. You may need to adjust the document type settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Review the document that triggered the error to ensure that all required fields, including the tax code, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Define Tax Codes), OBQ3 (Condition Types), and FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) for processing invoices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax code configuration and error messages for additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax configuration and financial accounting to understand the implications of tax codes in your specific business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B_EXPENSE085 error and ensure that your tax codes are correctly configured for your company code.