How To Fix 8B535 - SD taxcode not filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 535

• Message text: SD taxcode not filled

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please enter a SD taxcode for the item before you leave the transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B535 - SD taxcode not filled ?

  The SAP error message 8B535 indicates that the tax code is not filled in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of sales documents, such as sales orders, delivery documents, or billing documents, where tax information is required.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code field is left blank in the sales document.
  Configuration Issues: The tax determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to derive a tax code.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master may not have the necessary tax information configured.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to require a tax code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Sales Document:
  
  Open the sales document that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the tax code field is filled in the relevant sections (e.g., item level).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master record (transaction code XD03 or VD03) to ensure that the tax classification is set correctly.
  Check the material master record (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the tax classification is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax determination (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Calculation Procedure.
  Ensure that the tax calculation procedure is correctly set up and that the relevant tax codes are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used (transaction code VOTXN).
  Ensure that the document type is configured to require tax codes.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If applicable, try creating a sales document with a different customer or material to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  VOTXN - Document Type Configuration
  
  
  
  Tax Codes: Ensure that the tax codes used are valid and active in the system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 8B535.