How To Fix EBW031 - Tax distribution not possible; billing doc. not relevant for statistics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBW - IS-U Business Information Warehouse

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Tax distribution not possible; billing doc. not relevant for statistics

What causes this issue?

Print document &v1& contains multiple billing documents, some of which
are relevant for the statistics, and some of which are not.
A subtotal exists (document line type SUBT), which is made up of the
billing document lines from multiple billing documents.
In this case, not enough information is available to extract the tax
data correctly.

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 can do the following to ensure the data is extracted:
Make sure that all of the billing documents are relevant for the
statistics or
Make sure that the billing documents do not flow into a joint subtotal

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBW031 - Tax distribution not possible; billing doc. not relevant for statistics ?

  The SAP error message EBW031, which states "Tax distribution not possible; billing doc. not relevant for statistics," typically occurs in the context of billing documents and tax calculations within the SAP system. This error indicates that the billing document in question is not eligible for tax distribution due to its status or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Billing Document Status: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow for tax distribution. For example, it could be a canceled or reversed document.
  Document Type Configuration: The billing document type may not be configured to allow tax distribution. Certain document types may be excluded from tax statistics.
  Tax Configuration: The tax settings in the system may not be correctly configured for the specific billing document type or the relevant tax codes.
  Statistical Relevance: The billing document may not be marked as relevant for statistical purposes, which can prevent tax distribution from occurring.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document. If it is canceled or in a non-relevant status, you may need to create a new billing document.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the configuration of the billing document type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow tax distribution and is marked as relevant for statistics.
  Tax Configuration Review: Review the tax configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the tax codes and conditions are correctly set up for the billing document type.
  Recreate the Document: If the document is not relevant for statistics, consider recreating the billing document with the correct settings.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VF02 (Change Billing Document) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to review the billing document details.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for billing document types can typically be found in the SAP IMG under:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Billing Document Types.
  
  
  Tax Configuration: Tax configuration can be found under:
  
  Financial Accounting -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) and tax configuration.