How To Fix 4F154 - Excise Group & is being changed to & as per Excise Invoice referred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Excise Group & is being changed to & as per Excise Invoice referred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F154 - Excise Group & is being changed to & as per Excise Invoice referred ?

  The SAP error message 4F154 typically relates to issues with excise duty processing in the context of excise invoices. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the excise group assigned to a material or document, which is being changed to a different excise group as per the referenced excise invoice.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Excise Group: The excise group defined in the material master or the document does not match the excise group defined in the excise invoice.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the excise duty settings in SAP, such as incorrect assignment of excise groups to materials or incorrect settings in the excise invoice processing.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors while creating or processing the excise invoice or related documents can lead to this error.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the material master or vendor master data that affect the excise group, this could trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Excise Group Configuration: Verify the configuration of excise groups in the system. Ensure that the excise groups are correctly assigned to the materials and that the settings are consistent across related documents.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the excise group is correctly defined and matches the excise group in the excise invoice.
  Examine the Excise Invoice: Look at the excise invoice that is being referred to in the error message. Ensure that the excise group mentioned in the invoice is correct and corresponds to the material being processed.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the entries in the relevant documents to ensure consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on excise duty processing and error resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as J1IEX (Excise Invoice) and MM02 (Change Material) to check and modify the necessary data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to excise duty processing and error messages for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to excise groups and related documents.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in excise duty processing.