---
title: "Tax code not for entity type for Administrators - Payhawk Help Center"
slug: "the-selected-tax-code-cannot-be-used-for-this-type-of-entity"
description: "Fix the tax code cannot be used for this type of entity error in Oracle NetSuite: check the tax code is active and allowed for the record type, then retry."
updated: 2026-04-15T13:57:29Z
published: 2026-04-15T13:57:29Z
canonical: "payhawk.com/the-selected-tax-code-cannot-be-used-for-this-type-of-entity"
---

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# The selected tax code cannot be used for this type of entity.

## Error message

```plaintext
The selected tax code cannot be used for this type of entity.
```

## Affected ERP integrations

- Oracle NetSuite

## Cause

This error occurs when the tax code or tax group selected in the expense is not valid for the type of record being exported - for example, vendor bill, expense report, or journal entry. This error is returned by Oracle NetSuite when attempting to apply a tax code that is restricted or incompatible with the entity type.

## Solution

To resolve this issue:

1. In Payhawk, open the expense showing the error.
2. Review the selected tax code or tax group.
3. Log in to Oracle NetSuite and verify:
  - Whether the tax code is active.
  - Whether the tax code is allowed for the type of transaction being created, such as vendor bill, expense report, and so on.
  - Whether there are any restrictions on the tax code's usage.
4. In Payhawk, change the tax code to a valid tax code or tax group that is compatible with the entity type.
5. Save the expense and retry the export.

> [!TIP]
> If you're unsure which tax code to use, contact your Oracle NetSuite Administrator to identify valid tax codes for the transaction type.