FF706 - No tax data exists (as yet)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 706

• Message text: No tax data exists (as yet)

What causes this issue?

You would like to display detailed information on taxes for a certain
document or line item. There is, however, no tax information available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you enter the tax amounts manually, no amounts have been entered
previously.
If you want to have the system calculate the amounts ("*" in the tax
amount) and you have already entered tax-relevant G/L account items,
your company code is defined so that the parameters "Tax base is net
value" and "Cash discount base is net value" are both valuated with
"X". In this case, taxes can only be calculated after you have selected
"Post" for the document.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF706 - No tax data exists (as yet) ?

  The SAP error message FF706 "No tax data exists (as yet)" typically occurs when you are trying to process a financial transaction that requires tax data, but the system cannot find any relevant tax information for the specified conditions. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or when generating tax reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be configured in the system for the relevant country or region.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be associated with any tax data in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary tax information maintained.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow tax calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar) to check the tax configuration for the relevant country.
  Ensure that the necessary tax codes and rates are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code:
  
  Check the tax code used in the transaction. Ensure it is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  You can use transaction code FTXP to view and maintain tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers) to review and update the master data.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is configured to allow tax calculations. This can be checked in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try posting a transaction with a different tax code or in a different scenario to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, FTXP, XK02, and FD02 for tax configuration and master data maintenance.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify tax configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and tax configuration.