How To Fix 8I164 - Excise Group & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Excise Group & not found

What causes this issue?

Excise group entered does not exist

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 check the excise group entered. This does not exist in the
master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I164 - Excise Group & not found ?

  The SAP error message 8I164: Excise Group & not found 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 specified excise group in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The excise group that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the group not being defined at all.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master may not have the correct excise group assigned.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the excise groups may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the excise group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Excise Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Excise Duty > Define Excise Groups.
  Ensure that the excise group in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (Transaction Code: MM03) and ensure that the excise group is correctly assigned.
  Similarly, check the vendor master (Transaction Code: XK03) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Excise Group:
  
  If the excise group does not exist, create it using the configuration path mentioned above.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the excise group. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  XK03 (Display Vendor)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to excise groups.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I164 and ensure that the excise group is properly configured in your SAP system.