How To Fix WC140 - No tax code maintained for country code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No tax code maintained for country code &

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

No taxes for country code &V1& were prepared for downloading.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.FTXP>Maintain the tax code</> for
country code &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC140 - No tax code maintained for country code & ?

  The SAP error message WC140 ("No tax code maintained for country code &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a tax code associated with a specific country code in the tax configuration settings. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating a sales order, invoice, or when processing a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The primary cause of this error is that there is no tax code defined for the specified country in the tax configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration may not be set up correctly for the relevant country or region.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as an incorrect country code being used.
  Tax Jurisdiction: In some cases, the tax jurisdiction may not be properly defined or linked to the tax codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WC140 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or OB40 for tax codes) to check the tax codes defined for the specific country.
  Ensure that there is a valid tax code maintained for the country code in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Codes:
  
  If no tax code exists, you will need to create one. You can do this in the same transaction (OBYZ or OB40) by defining the tax code and linking it to the appropriate tax rates.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the tax configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Maintain Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  Ensure that the tax codes are correctly assigned to the relevant country and that the tax rates are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records) to ensure that the correct country code is being used and that it matches the tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the tax codes or configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBYZ, OB40, SPRO
  Tax Configuration: Understanding how tax codes are set up in SAP is crucial for compliance and accurate financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to tax code configuration issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WC140 error and ensure that the appropriate tax codes are maintained for the relevant country codes in your SAP system.