How To Fix 8B893 - Tax status and tax law texts will be adjusted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Tax status and tax law texts will be adjusted

What causes this issue?

Both the ICMS/IPI legal status and the corresponding texts from the tax
law are derived from the IPI/ICMS tax laws and are adjusted to reflect
the changes to the IPI/ICMS tax law.

System Response

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B893 - Tax status and tax law texts will be adjusted ?

  The SAP error message 8B893 typically relates to issues with tax status and tax law texts in the context of tax determination in SAP systems. This error can occur during various processes, such as invoice processing, tax reporting, or when trying to maintain tax-related data.
  Cause:
  The error message 8B893 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the tax status or tax law texts that are being used in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax statuses may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Tax Law Texts: The necessary tax law texts may not be maintained or may be missing in the system.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates or changes in tax regulations may not have been reflected in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the tax data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 8B893, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ to review the tax codes and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Verify that the tax status is correctly assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records).
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Law Texts:
  
  Use transaction code OBCL to check if the necessary tax law texts are maintained in the system.
  If they are missing, you may need to create or update the tax law texts accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdictions:
  
  Ensure that the tax jurisdictions are correctly set up and that the relevant tax codes are assigned to the correct jurisdictions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If there have been recent changes in tax regulations, consult with your tax department or external tax advisors to ensure compliance and correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to tax configuration and the specific error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide guidance on resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs during the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the error message 8B893 in your SAP system.