How To Fix FB191 - Customer &: For tax data & & there is no tax category ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Customer &: For tax data & & there is no tax category ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB191 - Customer &: For tax data & & there is no tax category ... ?

  The SAP error message FB191 typically indicates that there is an issue with the tax data for a customer in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the system cannot find a tax category for the specified customer and tax data combination. This can occur during various financial transactions, such as posting invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Category: The tax category for the customer is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not have the necessary tax information filled out.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code used in the transaction may not be valid or may not be assigned to the customer.
  Country-Specific Settings: The tax settings may not be configured correctly for the specific country of the customer.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Recent changes in tax regulations may not have been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD02 for general data or FD02 for company code data).
  Ensure that the tax category is correctly assigned in the tax data section.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Check the tax codes being used in the transaction. Ensure they are valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Use transaction code FTXP to review the tax codes and their settings.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Configuration:
  
  If the tax category is missing, you may need to create or update it in the tax configuration settings (transaction code OBYZ for tax categories).
  Ensure that the tax settings are compliant with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Tax Experts:
  
  If there are recent changes in tax regulations, consult with your finance or tax department to ensure that the system is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data (Company Code)
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Categories
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax configuration and customer master data management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FB191 error message in SAP.