How To Fix WS153 - Tax account will be determined for account key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Tax account will be determined for account key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS153 - Tax account will be determined for account key & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS153 - Tax account will be determined for account key &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message typically appears during posting or configuration related to tax accounts in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) or SD (Sales and Distribution) modules. The system is informing you that the tax account will be determined automatically based on the account key provided.
  
  Account Key: This is a key used in tax procedure configuration to link tax codes to G/L accounts.
  The message is informational, indicating that the system will determine the tax account automatically for the given account key.
  However, if this message appears as an error or warning during posting, it may indicate that the system cannot find a valid tax account for the account key in the current context.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Account Determination
  
  The tax account for the account key is not maintained or incorrectly maintained in the tax procedure configuration.
  
  
  Tax Code Configuration Issue
  
  The tax code used in the transaction is not properly linked to the tax accounts in the system.
  
  
  Account Key Not Assigned Properly
  
  The account key used in the tax procedure is not assigned to the correct G/L accounts in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  Company Code or Chart of Accounts Mismatch
  
  The tax account determination is missing for the company code or chart of accounts in question.
  
  
  
  Where to Check / Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration  
  
  Transaction: OB40 (Maintain Account Keys)  
  Verify that the account key mentioned in the message is assigned to the correct G/L accounts for tax posting.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration  
  
  Transaction: FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes)  
  Ensure that the tax code used in the transaction is properly configured and linked to the correct tax accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Account Determination  
  
  Transaction: OBQ2 (Assign Tax Accounts)  
  Verify that the tax accounts are assigned correctly for the tax codes and account keys for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts and Company Code Settings  
  
  Ensure that the G/L accounts assigned for tax posting exist in the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Reposting or Testing  
  
  After corrections, try reposting the transaction to verify if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This message is often informational, but if it appears as an error, it means the system cannot find the tax account and hence cannot post the tax amount.
  Proper configuration of tax accounts is critical for correct tax posting and reporting.
  Consult with your FI/CO consultant or tax configuration expert if you are unsure about the account key or tax procedure settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect tax account determination for the account key in tax procedure.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain correct tax accounts for the account key in OB40 and OBQ2; verify tax codes in FTXP.
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  OB40, OBQ2, FTXP
  
  
  Related Modules
  FI (Financial Accounting), SD (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help you with more specific steps.