How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API006 - Tax classification for country &1 cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_MATERIAL_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Tax classification for country &1 cannot be maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API006 - Tax classification for country &1 cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API006 indicates that there is an issue with the tax classification for a material in a specific country. This error typically arises when trying to maintain or create a material master record, and it suggests that the tax classification for the specified country cannot be set or modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Classification: The tax classification for the specified country is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax classification settings in the system may not be properly configured for the country in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain tax classifications.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to tax classifications in the material master or related tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Classification Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar, depending on your SAP version) to check the tax classification settings for the country in question.
  Ensure that the tax classification is defined for