How To Fix ARBERP_MAP253 - Could not determine tax rate for tax code &1, company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Could not determine tax rate for tax code &1, company code &2

What causes this issue?

The tax rate could not be determined. The tax rate will be displayed as
0.00 on Ariba Network.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP253 - Could not determine tax rate for tax code &1, company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP253 indicates that the system could not determine the tax rate for a specified tax code and company code. This error typically arises during the processing of transactions that involve tax calculations, such as invoicing or posting financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Code Configuration: The tax code specified in the transaction may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Tax Rate Not Defined: The tax rate for the specified tax code and company code may not be defined in the system.
  Invalid Tax Jurisdiction: The tax jurisdiction may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the tax rate.
  Company Code Issues: The company code may not be properly configured to use the specified tax code.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (e.g., vendor or customer master records) may not have the correct tax information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases) to verify that the tax code is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax code is active and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Rates:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to define the tax rates for the specified tax code and company code.
  Ensure that the tax rates are valid for the relevant fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Jurisdiction:
  
  If applicable, check the tax jurisdiction settings to ensure they are correctly configured for the company code and tax code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify that the company code is set up to use the specified tax code. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction to ensure that the correct tax information is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYZ: Check Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  OB40: Define Tax Rates
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Implementation Guide for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the tax rate is now being determined correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_MAP253 error and ensure that tax rates are correctly determined for your transactions.