How To Fix BIL221 - Error during tax determination for old line items to be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Error during tax determination for old line items to be reversed

What causes this issue?

A tax change is available on &v1&, however, the billing document line
item &v2& in billing document &v3& has not been prorated on this date.

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?

Reverse billing document &v3& and bill it again. By doing so, you
trigger a proration on &v1& using the user exit EXIT_SAPLEA00_001 (SAP
enhancement EBIA0002). For more information, see SAP Note 2290642.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL221 - Error during tax determination for old line items to be reversed ?

  The SAP error message BIL221, which states "Error during tax determination for old line items to be reversed," typically occurs in the context of billing documents or invoice processing when there is an issue with tax determination for line items that are being reversed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to reverse an invoice or billing document that has already been processed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Tax Configuration Issues: The tax codes or tax determination procedures may not be correctly configured in the system. This can include missing tax codes or incorrect settings in the tax calculation procedure.
  
  
  Changes in Tax Rates: If there have been changes in tax rates or tax codes since the original invoice was created, the system may not be able to determine the correct tax for the reversal.
  
  
  Line Item Status: The line items being reversed may have a status that prevents tax determination, such as being in a closed period or having been previously adjusted.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with customer or material master data, such as missing tax classification or incorrect tax jurisdiction codes, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the tax determination process, they may not handle reversals correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration: Review the tax configuration in the system. Ensure that the tax codes and tax determination procedures are correctly set up and that they are applicable for the line items being reversed.
  
  
  Review Tax Rates: Verify if there have been any changes to tax rates or codes since the original invoice was created. If so, ensure that the system can handle these changes for reversals.
  
  
  Line Item Review: Check the status of the line items you are trying to reverse. Ensure that they are eligible for reversal and that there are no restrictions preventing the process.
  
  
  Master Data Verification: Ensure that the customer and material master data are correctly maintained, including tax classifications and jurisdiction codes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax determination and billing processes for any specific guidance on handling reversals.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the tax determination process to identify where the error occurs. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document) or VF11 (to reverse a billing document) to perform the reversal.
  Tax Configuration Transactions: Transactions like OB40 (for tax codes) and OBYZ (for tax determination) can be useful for checking and adjusting tax settings.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BIL221 error and implement a solution to resolve it.