How To Fix ARBERP_MAP163 - AN invoice &1: tax code for unplanned delivery costs could not be found

ARBERP_MAP163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 163

• Message text: AN invoice &1: tax code for unplanned delivery costs could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP163 - AN invoice &1: tax code for unplanned delivery costs could not be found ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP163 indicates that there is an issue with the tax code for unplanned delivery costs associated with an invoice. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid tax code for the unplanned delivery costs that are being processed in the invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code: The tax code for unplanned delivery costs is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for tax codes related to unplanned delivery costs may not be set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not have the necessary tax information.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the invoice may not be configured to handle unplanned delivery costs properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar, depending on your version) to check the tax code settings.
  Ensure that the tax code for unplanned delivery costs is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Code for