How To Fix CRM_TAX133 - Business Partner Tax Group &1 not defined for Country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TAX - CRM Tax Calculation Output

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Business Partner Tax Group &1 not defined for Country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TAX133 - Business Partner Tax Group &1 not defined for Country &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TAX133 indicates that there is an issue with the tax group assigned to a business partner in relation to the country specified. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid tax group for the business partner in the context of the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group Definition: The tax group for the business partner is not defined in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration for the business partner may not be set up correctly, or the business partner may not be assigned to the correct tax category.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data of the business partner, such as missing or incorrect country information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Group:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings and ensure that the tax group for the specified country is defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP system:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Customizing Implementation Guide ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Define Tax Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that the tax group is correctly set up for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Review the business partner master data to ensure that the tax group is assigned correctly.
  You can do this by using transaction BP to access the business partner and check the tax information.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Tax Category:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned to the correct tax category that corresponds to the tax group defined for the country.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the business partner data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, especially the country and tax-related fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the tax configuration settings in SAP, as they can vary based on the country and business requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_TAX133 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly configured for tax purposes in the specified country.