How To Fix 8I098 - Excise group does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Excise group does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I098 - Excise group does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 8I098: Excise group does not exist typically occurs in the context of excise duty processing in SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management (MM) or sales and distribution (SD). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid excise group for the material or transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Excise Group: The excise group for the material or transaction has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for excise duties may not be properly set up in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the appropriate excise group assigned.
  Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have the correct excise group linked to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Excise Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for excise duties in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Excise Duty).
  Ensure that the excise groups are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Excise Group to Material:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Accounting" or "Sales" views to ensure that the excise group is assigned to the material.
  If it is missing, add the appropriate excise group.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like a sales order or goods movement), check the transaction data to ensure that the excise group is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that all necessary configurations and master data are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  OX19 (Define Excise Groups)
  OX20 (Assign Excise Groups to Material Types)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring excise duties and managing material master data.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 8I098 in SAP.