How To Fix 8B689 - Enter an ISS tax law

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Enter an ISS tax law

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B689 - Enter an ISS tax law ?

  The SAP error message 8B689 ("Enter an ISS tax law") typically occurs in the context of tax determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with the ISS (Imposto Sobre Serviços) tax, which is a municipal service tax in Brazil. This error indicates that the system requires a specific ISS tax law to be entered for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Law Configuration: The error usually arises when the tax law for ISS is not configured in the system or is not assigned to the relevant tax code.
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not have the necessary tax law associated with it.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may require a specific ISS tax law that has not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration of the tax codes.
  Ensure that the tax code you are using has the appropriate ISS tax law assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define ISS Tax Laws:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for tax laws in SAP (usually found under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Laws).
  Ensure that the necessary ISS tax laws are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Law to Tax Code:
  
  If the tax law is defined but not assigned to the tax code, you will need to assign it.
  This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you defined the tax laws.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data you are entering to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the tax code and any related information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific tax laws or configurations required, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring ISS tax laws.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the tax calculations are correct.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert who specializes in tax configurations.