How To Fix WT255 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 255

• Message text:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT255 - ?

  SAP Error Message WT255
  
  Error Message Text:
  WT255: "The tax code & is not valid for the country &"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a tax code is used in a transaction or master data that is not valid or assigned for the specified country. In other words, the tax code you are trying to use does not exist or is not maintained for the country in which the transaction is being posted.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Tax codes in SAP are country-specific.
  Each tax code is defined and configured for a particular country in the system.
  If you try to use a tax code that is not assigned or valid for the country of the business partner, company code, or transaction, SAP throws this error.
  This often happens during invoice posting, vendor/customer master data maintenance, or tax determination processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction FTXP (Maintain Tax Codes).
  Select the country in question.
  Verify if the tax code you are trying to use exists for that country.
  
  
  
  Assign or Create the Tax Code:
  
  If the tax code does not exist for the country, create it or assign the correct tax code valid for that country.
  Ensure the tax code is properly configured with the correct tax rates and conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the country assigned to the vendor/customer master data.
  Ensure the tax code used in the master data or transaction matches the country.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Verify the country of the company code or business partner in the transaction.
  Use a tax code valid for that country.
  
  
  
  Cross-check Tax Procedure:
  
  Sometimes, the tax procedure might assign a tax code not valid for the country.
  Review the tax procedure and condition records to ensure correct tax codes are assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FTXP – Maintain Tax Codes
  OBYZ – Assign Tax Codes to Country
  OB40 – Assign Tax Codes to Tax Categories
  OBCL – Define Tax Codes for Countries
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that tax codes are country-specific.
  When copying or creating new company codes or master data, verify tax code assignments.
  This error is common in cross-country business transactions or when master data is incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Tax code used is not valid for the country in the transaction.
  Solution: Verify and maintain the tax code for the correct country in FTXP and ensure master data and transaction data are consistent.
  Check: Tax code configuration, master data country, transaction country, and tax procedure assignments.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact transaction or scenario where the error occurs.