How To Fix E9227 - No tax numbers for business partner &1 available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 227

• Message text: No tax numbers for business partner &1 available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9227 - No tax numbers for business partner &1 available ?

  The SAP error message E9227 "No tax numbers for business partner &1 available" typically occurs when the system is unable to find any tax identification numbers associated with a specific business partner in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating invoices, processing payments, or during other financial transactions that require tax identification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Numbers: The business partner (customer or vendor) does not have any tax identification numbers maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Data: The business partner data may not be correctly set up or may be incomplete.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, tax numbers may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to recognize the tax number types required for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Numbers:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) to maintain the business partner data.
  Select the relevant business partner and navigate to the "Tax" tab.
  Enter the required tax identification numbers (e.g., VAT number, EIN, etc.) for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Role:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned (e.g., customer, vendor) that require tax numbers.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Check if the business partner data is consistent and complete. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If applicable, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the tax number types are correctly defined and that the system is set up to recognize them.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that tax numbers were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to tax numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  OBD2 - Define Tax Categories
  OBD3 - Define Tax Number Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message E9227 and ensure that the necessary tax numbers are available for the business partner in question.