How To Fix EB208 - Tax line could not be created

EB208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Tax line could not be created

What causes this issue?

The system could not create a tax line. You would like to perform a
cross-company-code invoicing. However, a tax exception may have been
stored for a certain company code.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Use a presorting key that sorts billing documents according to contract
or company code.
Invoice each billing document separately.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EB208 - Details

• The SAP error message EB208, which states "Tax line could not be created," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or purchase orders, when the system is unable to generate the necessary tax lines for the transaction. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes of EB208 Error
  
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The tax codes or tax rates may not be properly configured in the system. This can include missing tax types or incorrect settings in the tax determination procedure.
  
  
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid for the specific country or region, or it may not be applicable to the type of transaction being processed.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to handle tax calculations correctly.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such