How To Fix 8B524 - Taxlaw IPI does not exist for order type &1, item cat. &2, country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Taxlaw IPI does not exist for order type &1, item cat. &2, country &3

What causes this issue?

No entry exists in table J_1BSDTL2. (Nor on country level, nor on
country/tax region level.)

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?

Please create an entry on country level and if necessary also on
country/tax region level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B524 - Taxlaw IPI does not exist for order type &1, item cat. &2, country &3 ?

  The SAP error message 8B524 indicates that there is an issue related to the tax law IPI (Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados) not being defined for a specific combination of order type, item category, and country. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when processing transactions that involve tax calculations.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Tax Law Configuration: The tax law IPI is not configured in the system for the specified order type, item category, and country.
  Incorrect Order Type or Item Category: The order type or item category being used in the transaction may not be set up to handle IPI tax calculations.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country specified in the transaction may not have the necessary tax law settings defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Law Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax law settings.
  Ensure that the IPI tax law is defined for the specific combination of order type, item category, and country.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Law:
  
  If the tax law is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Types.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type and Item Category:
  
  Verify that the order type and item category being used in the transaction are correct and that they are configured to support IPI tax calculations.
  You can check the configuration for order types in Sales and Distribution (SD) > Sales > Sales Documents > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country-specific settings for tax calculations are correctly configured. This may involve checking the country settings in the tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on configuring tax laws and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBYZ (Tax Configuration), OVT0 (Define Tax Codes), and relevant SD/MM configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.