How To Fix EBR_LEGAL_REPORT017 - Could not find Tax description for & and tax type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR_LEGAL_REPORT - Messages for Brazil Localization - Reporting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Could not find Tax description for & and tax type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR_LEGAL_REPORT017 - Could not find Tax description for & and tax type & ?

  The SAP error message EBR_LEGAL_REPORT017 indicates that the system could not find a tax description for a specified tax code and tax type. This error typically arises during the generation of legal reports or tax-related documents in SAP, where the system expects to retrieve tax descriptions based on the provided tax codes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Description: The most common cause is that the tax description for the specified tax code and tax type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of tax codes or tax types in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to tax codes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the tax descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for your version) to maintain tax codes.
  Check if the tax code in question has a corresponding description. If not, add the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for tax codes and tax types in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary tax types are properly configured and linked to the correct tax codes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the master data related to the tax codes. Ensure that there are no discrepancies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain tax descriptions. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on tax code maintenance and legal reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report generation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYZ (Maintain Tax Codes), OB40 (Define Tax Types), and S_P00_07000139 (Tax Reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to tax reporting and legal reporting issues that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message EBR_LEGAL_REPORT017 effectively.