How To Fix 6B145 - Tax rate cannot be determined for tax indicator & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Tax rate cannot be determined for tax indicator & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B145 - Tax rate cannot be determined for tax indicator & & & ?

  The SAP error message 6B145, which states "Tax rate cannot be determined for tax indicator & & &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid tax rate for a specific tax indicator in the context of a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, sales orders, or other financial transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax rate for the specified tax indicator may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the tax codes or rates have not been set up correctly in the relevant country or region.
  
  
  Invalid Tax Indicator: The tax indicator used in the transaction may be incorrect or not applicable for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  Tax Jurisdiction Issues: If the transaction involves multiple jurisdictions (e.g., different states or countries), the system may not be able to determine the correct tax rate due to missing jurisdiction data.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer, vendor, or material may not have the correct tax classification or tax indicator assigned.
  
  
  Changes in Tax Legislation: Recent changes in tax laws or regulations may not have been updated in the SAP system, leading to discrepancies in tax calculations.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (for tax codes) or OB40 (for tax rates) and verify that the tax codes and rates are correctly configured for the relevant country and tax type.
  Ensure that the tax indicator used in the transaction has a corresponding tax rate defined.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Indicators:
  
  Verify that the tax indicator used in the transaction is valid and applicable. You can check this in the relevant master data (customer/vendor/material).
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for customers, vendors, and materials includes the correct tax classifications and indicators. You can update this data using transaction codes like XD02 (for customers) or MK02 (for vendors).
  
  
  
  Check Jurisdiction Data:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the jurisdiction data is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the configuration for tax jurisdictions and ensuring that they are linked to the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If there have been recent changes in tax legislation, consult with your tax department or external tax advisors to ensure that the system is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the tax rate can now be determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ, OB40, XD02, MK02, and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to troubleshoot and configure tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax calculations and error message 6B145.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed instructions on configuring tax settings in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.