How To Fix 881087 - Sales tax number not determined for company code &1 and country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Sales tax number not determined for company code &1 and country &2

What causes this issue?

The company code &V1& has been created in the country &V3&. The sales
tax identification number has to be determined for the country &V2&.
This process has failed.

System Response

The sales tax identification number is not output on the documents.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the country assignment of the sales tax identification number
in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881087 - Sales tax number not determined for company code &1 and country &2 ?

  The SAP error message 881087, which states "Sales tax number not determined for company code &1 and country &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid sales tax number for the specified company code and country in the configuration settings. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of invoices, sales orders, or other financial transactions that require tax information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales tax number may not be configured in the system for the specified company code and country.
  Incorrect Company Code or Country: The company code or country specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the configuration.
  Tax Classification Issues: The tax classification for the customer or vendor may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the sales tax number.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary tax information maintained.
  Tax Jurisdiction: If the system is set up to use tax jurisdictions, the jurisdiction may not be correctly defined for the company code and country.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for tax configuration.
  Ensure that the sales tax number is maintained for the specific company code and country combination.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code and Country:
  
  Double-check the company code and country in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Make sure that the company code is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Classifications:
  
  Check the tax classification settings for the customer or vendor in their master data.
  Ensure that the correct tax categories are assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Update the customer or vendor master data to include the necessary tax information, including the sales tax number.
  Ensure that the tax number is valid and formatted correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the tax jurisdiction settings to ensure they are correctly defined for the company code and country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBD2 (for tax codes) and OBD3 (for tax determination) to check and maintain tax settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax determination and error messages.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit tax-related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.