How To Fix 8I242 - Excise details for the & material not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Excise details for the & material not available

What causes this issue?

Material(s) (Asset Items) under reference in Goods Issue Document
does not have a matching entry in Excise Invoice.

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?

Ensure that Material document selected has an exact correspondence
in Excise Invoice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I242 - Excise details for the & material not available ?

  The SAP error message 8I242 indicates that excise details for a specific material are not available. This error typically arises in the context of materials that are subject to excise duty, particularly in countries like India where excise tax is applicable on certain goods.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Excise Master Data: The excise master data for the material in question may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be classified correctly for excise purposes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to excise duty in the SAP system.
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material may not be extended to the relevant plant or storage location where the transaction is being executed.
  Inactive Excise Group: The excise group assigned to the material may be inactive or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Excise Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the excise master data for the material and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction codes like J1ID (for excise master data) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material is of a type that is subject to excise duty. Check the material type settings in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for excise duty in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration paths for excise duty.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant plant, use transaction code MM01 or MM02 to extend the material to the required plant and ensure that excise details are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Excise Group:
  
  Verify that the excise group assigned to the material is active and properly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings for excise duty.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on excise duty configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  J1ID: Excise Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and edit excise data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.