How To Fix ARBERP_MAP128 - Could not determine tax code: supplier &1, category &2, tax rate &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Could not determine tax code: supplier &1, category &2, tax rate &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP128 - Could not determine tax code: supplier &1, category &2, tax rate &3 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP128 indicates that the system could not determine the appropriate tax code for a specific supplier, category, and tax rate combination. This error typically arises during the processing of invoices or transactions where tax codes are required for proper accounting and compliance.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code for the specified supplier and category may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Rate: The tax rate provided may not correspond to any existing tax code in the system.
  Supplier Master Data Issues: The supplier master data may not be correctly set up, including missing tax information.
  Tax Category Misconfiguration: The tax category associated with the transaction may not be correctly configured or linked to the appropriate tax codes.
  Country-Specific Tax Regulations: The tax code determination may be affected by country-specific tax regulations that are not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax code settings.
  Ensure that the tax code for the specified supplier and category is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Supplier Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 to display the supplier master data.
  Verify that the tax information is correctly maintained, including the tax classification.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Rate:
  
  Ensure that the tax rate being used is valid and corresponds to an existing tax code.
  Check if the tax rate is correctly defined in the tax configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Category Settings:
  
  Review the tax category settings in the configuration to ensure they are correctly linked to the appropriate tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure compliance with local tax regulations and to verify that the system is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the tax determination process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ - Maintain Tax Codes
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  OB40 - Maintain Tax Categories
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to tax code determination and configuration for your specific version of SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on tax code determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.