How To Fix 8A106 - Tax group & does not exist. Delete the entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Tax group & does not exist. Delete the entry

What causes this issue?

Since the current entry was created the tax group has been deleted.
Therefore the current entry is not valid any more. You should never
delete a tax group once it is used elsewhere.

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

How to fix this error?

You have to delete the entry. After that you might create a new tax
group and create another entry again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A106 - Tax group & does not exist. Delete the entry ?

  The SAP error message "8A106 Tax group & does not exist. Delete the entry?" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified tax group in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as posting invoices, creating purchase orders, or during tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group: The tax group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or the tax group not being defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax group may not have been set up correctly in the tax configuration settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the tax groups may not have been transferred correctly.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may require updates to the tax groups in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Groups).
  Verify if the tax group in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Tax Group:
  
  If the tax group is missing, you can create it by following the configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that the tax rates and other relevant details are correctly defined for the new tax group.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the tax group was entered incorrectly in the transaction, correct the entry to use a valid tax group.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary tax groups were included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to tax group setup and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Check and maintain tax groups.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to tax group configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct tax group to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "8A106 Tax group & does not exist. Delete the entry?" in SAP.