Unrecoverable Error when updating Vendor - Tax group XXXX is not active

Description of Issue

When trying to update a vendor and accepting changes, receive Error condition:

 Tax group XXXX is not active

Context
  • Enterprise ERP

  • Accounts Payable

  • Vendors

Cause

Vendor has a default tax group set when site does not utilize Sales Tax

Resolution

 Navigate to Financials>Accounts Payable>Setup> Accounts Payable Settings

  1.  In Accounts Payable Settings, click on the Sales Tax tab

  2.  In the Sales Tax tab, click Update and check off Do Sales Tax, click Accept and exit

  3.  Navigate back to the Vendors program, Financials>Accounts Payable>Vendor Processing>Vendors

  4.  Search for the Vendor, and then click on the General tab, click Update and remove the default Sales Tax information. Accept and close

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