FF738 - Condition type & is not defined in tax procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Condition type & is not defined in tax procedure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF738 - Condition type & is not defined in tax procedure & ?

  The SAP error message FF738 indicates that a specific condition type is not defined in the tax procedure being used. This error typically arises during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or payment transactions, where tax calculations are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Type: The specified condition type (e.g., VAT, sales tax) is not defined in the tax procedure assigned to the relevant company code or transaction.
  Incorrect Tax Procedure: The tax procedure assigned to the company code may not be appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the tax condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Procedures.
  Verify that the condition type mentioned in the error message is defined in the relevant tax procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type is indeed missing, you may need to define it in the tax procedure.
  You can do this by selecting the appropriate tax procedure and adding the necessary condition type.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Tax Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the correct tax procedure is assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  This can be checked under Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Assign Tax Procedures to Company Codes.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Ensure that the condition records for the relevant tax types are maintained correctly.
  You can check this in the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) for the relevant condition type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VK11/VK12 (Condition Records)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tax procedures and condition types.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF738 error and ensure that the tax calculations are processed correctly in your SAP system.