How To Fix WS026 - Enter a tax code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Enter a tax code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS026 - Enter a tax code ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS026 - Enter a tax code
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS026 occurs when a tax code is required in a transaction but has not been entered. This typically happens during postings or document entries where the system expects a tax code to calculate taxes correctly, but the field is left blank or the entered tax code is invalid or missing.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Creating or posting vendor/customer invoices or credit memos.
  Entering line items in financial accounting or sales documents where tax determination is mandatory.
  Missing or incomplete tax code configuration in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid tax code:
  
  When prompted by the message, input the appropriate tax code in the tax code field. The tax code should correspond to the transaction type and the tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  Check tax code configuration:
  
  If you are unsure which tax code to use, verify the tax codes configured in the system via transaction FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes). Ensure that the tax codes are properly set up for the relevant country and tax type.
  
  
  Review tax determination procedure:
  
  If the system does not propose a tax code automatically, check the tax determination procedure and condition records:
  
  Use transaction OBYZ to check tax procedure assignments.
  Use transaction FV11 or VK11 to maintain condition records for tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax codes are assigned correctly to the relevant tax categories and that the master data (customer/vendor/material) is maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Master data check:
  
  Verify that the customer or vendor master data has the correct tax classification and that the tax code can be determined based on the master data and transaction data.
  
  
  User training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the requirement to enter tax codes and understand which tax codes apply to their transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  FTXP – Maintain Tax Codes
  OBYZ – Assign Tax Procedure
  FV11 – Maintain Condition Records (FI)
  VK11 – Maintain Condition Records (SD)
  FB60 / FB70 – Enter Vendor/Customer Invoice
  MIRO – Enter Incoming Invoice
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Tax codes are country-specific and must be maintained according to local tax laws.
  Automatic tax code determination depends on correct configuration and master data.
  Missing tax codes can lead to incorrect tax calculation and posting errors.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after entering a tax code, check for custom validations or user exits that might enforce tax code entry or validate tax codes in a specific way.
  
  Summary:
  
  WS026 means the system requires a tax code to proceed. Enter a valid tax code or configure the system to determine it automatically based on the transaction and master data.