FF735 - Enter the tax data or let the system calculate the tax

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 735

• Message text: Enter the tax data or let the system calculate the tax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF735 - Enter the tax data or let the system calculate the tax ?

  The SAP error message FF735, which states "Enter the tax data or let the system calculate the tax," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax-related entries in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system requires tax information to be provided for a transaction, but it has not been entered or calculated.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Data: The transaction does not have the necessary tax data entered, which is required for processing.
  Tax Calculation Settings: The system may not be set up to automatically calculate tax for the transaction type being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax calculation procedures in the SAP system.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require tax data to be entered manually, and if it is not provided, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Tax Data Manually: If you have the tax information available, you can manually enter the required tax data in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Enable Automatic Tax Calculation: Check the configuration settings to ensure that the system is set up to automatically calculate tax for the relevant transaction types. This may involve:
  
  Verifying the tax codes assigned to the transaction.
  Ensuring that the tax calculation procedure is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure that it allows for tax calculation or entry.
  Consult with SAP Support or Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice) where this error might occur.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax codes (transaction code OB40) and tax calculation procedures (transaction code OBYZ).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on tax handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By addressing the missing tax data or ensuring that the system is configured to calculate tax automatically, you should be able to resolve the FF735 error.