M8309 - No tax code found for difference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 309

• Message text: No tax code found for difference

What causes this issue?

The invoice to be checked contains a difference. Since the system
cannot determine a tax code in the invoice items, the difference
cannot be assigned a tax code. The invoice cannot be correctly
verified.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8309 - No tax code found for difference ?

  The SAP error message M8309 "No tax code found for difference" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document postings when there is a discrepancy in tax calculations. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid tax code to apply to the difference amount that arises during a transaction, such as a goods receipt or invoice verification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code for the specific transaction type or material is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Code Assignment: The tax code assigned to the material or vendor may not be appropriate for the transaction.
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a corresponding tax code.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have the necessary tax code settings.
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, the system may not find a tax code that corresponds to the difference in amounts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to check the tax code configuration.
  Ensure that the relevant tax codes are defined for the specific country and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the tax classification is correctly set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 to review the vendor master data.
  Ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in transaction code OBA7 to ensure that the tax codes are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Configuration:
  
  If applicable, check the tax jurisdiction settings to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax code configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tax code configuration and material management for further insights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  MM03: Display Material
  XK03: Display Vendor
  OBA7: Maintain Document Types
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M8309 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.