How To Fix ARBERP_MAP256 - Tax jurisdiction: could not determine rate for tax code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Tax jurisdiction: could not determine rate for tax code &1

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_MAP256 - Tax jurisdiction: could not determine rate for tax code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP256 indicates that the system could not determine the tax rate for a specific tax jurisdiction and tax code. This error typically arises during the processing of transactions that involve tax calculations, such as sales orders, invoices, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Jurisdiction Configuration: The tax jurisdiction may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the jurisdiction is not defined in the tax configuration settings.
  Tax Code Not Assigned: The tax code being used in the transaction may not be assigned to the relevant tax jurisdiction.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer or vendor records, that do not align with the tax jurisdiction settings.
  Tax Rate Not Maintained: The tax rate for the specific tax code and jurisdiction may not have been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The overall tax configuration in the system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Jurisdiction Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check if the tax jurisdiction is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the tax jurisdiction is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Code Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to check if the tax code is assigned to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  Ensure that the tax code is valid for the transaction type you are processing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Rates:
  
  Use transaction code FTXP to maintain the tax rates for the relevant tax code and jurisdiction.
  Ensure that the tax rates are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the correct tax jurisdiction is assigned.
  Make sure that the address details are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on tax configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Tax Jurisdiction), OBCO (Tax Code), and FTXP (Tax Rate Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax jurisdiction and tax code issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to tax configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP tax configuration.