How To Fix 3W638 - An RSC region has been specified, but no RSC Levy will be calculated

3W638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 638

• Message text: An RSC region has been specified, but no RSC Levy will be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W638 - An RSC region has been specified, but no RSC Levy will be calculated ?

  The SAP error message 3W638 indicates that an RSC (Regional Sales Company) region has been specified in the system, but the system is unable to calculate an RSC Levy for that region. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with regional taxation or levies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The RSC Levy may not be configured correctly in the system. This could mean that the necessary tax codes or levy rates for the specified RSC region are not set up.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer, material, or sales document may not have the correct RSC region assigned, leading to the inability to calculate the levy.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the RSC Levy may not be compatible with the current transaction or document type being processed.
  Inactive Levy: The levy for the specified region may be inactive or not applicable for the current transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: