CVI_EI018 - Tax indicator with key &1 &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Tax indicator with key &1 &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI018 - Tax indicator with key &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI018 indicates that there is an issue with the tax indicator in the system. Specifically, it means that the tax indicator with the specified key does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) when trying to synchronize or manage business partner data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Indicator: The tax indicator specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the tax configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The tax indicator might have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the business partner data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the tax indicators may not have been properly transferred or mapped.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB40 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the tax indicators defined in your system.
  Ensure that the tax indicator with the specified key exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Tax Indicator:
  
  If the tax indicator does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for tax indicators.
  Ensure that all necessary details (like tax rates, tax categories, etc.) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the business partner data to ensure that the tax indicator is correctly assigned.
  If there are errors in the data, correct them and try the operation again.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for business partners to identify any discrepancies that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax indicator configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB40 (Tax Indicator Configuration), BP (Business Partner Maintenance)
  Tables: T007 (Tax Codes), T007S (Tax Indicator for Sales Tax), T007A (Tax Categories)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to tax indicators and CVI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_EI018 error and ensure that your tax indicators are correctly configured in the SAP system.