# Tax(%) for account GST PURCHASE 12% not defined in masters. Define Tax(%) in accounts master.

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## JOURNAL VOUCHER ERROR-TAX % NOT DEFINED IN MASTER

This tutorial demonstrates how to resolve the **“Tax percent of account not defined at Masters”** error that may occur while passing journal entries in Logic ERP.

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### Understanding the Cause of the Error

* This error appears when the **default tax percentage** is **not defined** for tax-related accounts in the **Account Master**.
* It commonly arises while saving entries in the **Journal Purchase** screen.

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### Steps to Reproduce the Error:

1. Navigate to the **Main Menu**.
2. Click on **Account Entries** and select "**Journal Purchase"**.
3. Pass a journal entry using tax-related accounts (e.g., GST Purchase, CGST Input, SGST Input).
4. Attempt to **save** the entry.
5. The error appears:\
   \&#xNAN;**“Tax (%) for account GST PURCHASE 12% not defined in masters. Define Tax (%) in accounts master.”**

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#### How to Fix the Error:

1. Navigate to the **Main Menu**.
2. Expand **Setup** and click on **Setup New Account**.
3. Use the **filter bar** to locate the tax accounts used in the entry.
4. For each account (e.g., **GST Purchase 12%**, **CGST Input 6%**, **SGST Input 6%**):
   * Open account details.
   * Locate the **Default Tax Percentage** field.
   * Enter the correct percentage.

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* Click **Save**.

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### Recheck the Entry:

* Go back to **Journal Purchase**.
* Re-enter the same journal details.
* Save the entry.

The entry should now be saved **successfully without any error**.

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### Still Facing Issues?

If the issue persists or you're unable to make the changes:

* Feel free to **post a support ticket**.
* Our team will reach out to you at the **earliest possible time**.