CVI_EI053 - Tax grouping for the vendor with key &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Tax grouping for the vendor with key &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI053 - Tax grouping for the vendor with key &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI053 indicates that there is an issue with the tax grouping for a vendor in the system. Specifically, it means that the tax grouping assigned to the vendor does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during processes that involve vendor master data, such as creating or updating vendor records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Grouping: The tax grouping assigned to the vendor is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Data: The vendor master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to a reference to a non-existent tax grouping.
  Configuration Issues: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing tax groupings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the tax groupings may not have been properly transferred or created in the new system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the tax groupings defined in the system.
  Ensure that the tax grouping referenced in the vendor master data exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Tax Grouping:
  
  If the tax grouping does not exist, create it using the appropriate configuration transaction.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, update it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (or MK03 for purchasing data) to display the vendor master data.
  Check the tax grouping field and ensure it is correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Correct Vendor Assignment:
  
  If the vendor is incorrectly assigned a tax grouping, update the vendor master data to reference the correct tax grouping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Grouping
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify vendor master data and tax configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_EI053 error and ensure that the vendor's tax grouping is correctly configured in the SAP system.