How To Fix >0162 - Tax data for &1 in company code &2 cannot be determined

>0162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Tax data for &1 in company code &2 cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0162 - Tax data for &1 in company code &2 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message "0162 Tax data for &1 in company code &2 cannot be determined" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary tax data for a specific business transaction or document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates for the specified company code may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer, vendor, or material may not have the correct tax classification or may be incomplete.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be set up correctly to handle the specific tax requirements.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not have the appropriate tax determination rules defined.
  Country-Specific Settings: If the transaction involves cross-border elements, the country-specific tax settings may not be configured properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
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