How To Fix EB203 - You have not maintained a date type for tax determination in invoicing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You have not maintained a date type for tax determination in invoicing

What causes this issue?

System Response

Cannot perform invoice creation for this contract account.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the date type, on the basis of which tax determination must
take place, while you <DS:SIMG._ISUINPC_000033>Define Basic Settings
for Invoicing</> in Customizing.
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Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB203 - You have not maintained a date type for tax determination in invoicing ?

  The SAP error message EB203, which states "You have not maintained a date type for tax determination in invoicing," typically occurs in the context of tax determination during the invoicing process. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate tax date because the required date type has not been configured.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The date type for tax determination has not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for tax determination are incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used for the invoice may not have the necessary settings for tax determination.
  Tax Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall tax configuration in the system, including the tax codes or the tax jurisdiction settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EB203 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Define Date Types for Tax Determination.
  Ensure that the necessary date types for tax determination are defined and maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Date Type:
  
  If the date type is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. Ensure that the date type is correctly linked to the relevant tax determination process.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings for the invoice you are trying to process. Ensure that the document type is configured to use the correct date type for tax determination.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Codes:
  
  Verify that the tax codes being used in the invoice are correctly configured and that they are linked to the appropriate date types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by creating a new invoice to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, FB60 for entering invoices, or FB70 for customer invoices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax determination configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the tax configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB203 error and ensure that the tax determination process works correctly in your SAP system.