How To Fix 8B376 - Enter a tax code in the delivery note item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Enter a tax code in the delivery note item

What causes this issue?

You must enter a tax code for the transfer process.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B376 - Enter a tax code in the delivery note item ?

  The SAP error message 8B376 ("Enter a tax code in the delivery note item") typically occurs when a delivery note item is missing a tax code. This is important because tax codes are necessary for calculating taxes on the items being delivered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The most common cause is that the tax code field in the delivery note item is left blank.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes in the system, such as missing tax codes for specific countries or regions.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may not have the necessary tax information set up.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the delivery may not be configured to require a tax code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Tax Code: 
  
  Go to the delivery note in question and check the item details.
  Locate the tax code field and enter the appropriate tax code for the item.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master and customer master records have the correct tax classification set up.
  Verify that the tax codes are correctly assigned to the relevant materials and customers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for tax codes in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  Ensure that the tax codes are defined for the relevant country and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the delivery document type being used. Ensure that it is configured to require tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to access the delivery note.
  Tax Code Configuration: The configuration for tax codes can be found under the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax codes and delivery notes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B376 in SAP.