How To Fix CRM_TAX134 - Business Partner Tax Group &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TAX - CRM Tax Calculation Output

• Message number: 134

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TAX134 - Business Partner Tax Group &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TAX134 indicates that the Business Partner (BP) Tax Group specified in the system is not defined. This error typically arises in scenarios where tax calculations are involved, and the system cannot find the necessary tax group for the specified business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Group Definition: The tax group for the business partner has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not have been assigned a tax group, or the assigned tax group does not exist in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the tax group definitions may not have been properly transferred or set up.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for tax groups may not be correctly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Tax Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant customizing transaction for tax groups).
  Check if the tax group exists. If it does not, create a new tax group and define the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Tax Group to Business Partner:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Find the relevant business partner and check the tax information section.
  Ensure that a valid tax group is assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the tax categories and groups are correctly set up in the system.
  Review the customizing settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Tax Categories.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  OBYZ: Define Tax Groups
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_TAX134 error and ensure that the business partner tax group is correctly defined and assigned.