How To Fix EDOCUMENT_PT_INV013 - No tax category for document &1 tax percentage &2; Check source document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_PT_INV - eInvoice Portugal: Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No tax category for document &1 tax percentage &2; Check source document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PT_INV013 - No tax category for document &1 tax percentage &2; Check source document ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PT_INV013 indicates that there is an issue with the tax category for a specific document. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid tax category for the specified tax percentage in the source document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Category: The tax category for the specified tax percentage is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Percentage: The tax percentage used in the document does not correspond to any defined tax category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect tax codes.
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not be configured to handle the specified tax category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or similar, depending on your SAP version) to check the tax codes and their corresponding tax categories.
  Ensure that the tax percentage used in the document is correctly mapped to a valid tax category.
  
  
  
  Review Source Document:
  
  Check the source document (e.g., invoice, purchase order) for any discrepancies in the tax percentage or category.
  Ensure that the tax percentage is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid tax category in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Codes:
  
  If the tax category is missing, you may need to create or update the tax code in the system to include the necessary tax category and percentage.
  Use transaction code FTXP to maintain tax codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct tax category or percentage, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is configured to allow the specified tax category. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to tax configuration and error messages.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for tax configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly implemented.
  Testing: After making changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EDOCUMENT_PT_INV013 error in SAP.